OSHA Inspection: SERV-COLD ACQUISITIONS, LLC

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4113.00 · Current $2468.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards from falling merchandise and collapsing racks:  a) Main Freezer: On or about June 11, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards when performing shipping and receiving duties near industrial pallet storage racks.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4113.00 · Current $2468.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a) Main Freezer: On or about June 11, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to slipping hazards in that the area around the main freezer doors was not kept clear of ice.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4113.00 · Current $2468.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a)  Warehouse Area: On or about June 11, 2024, and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without the employer first ensuring the employee was competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified by the regulation.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a) Warehouse Area: On or about June 11, 2024, and at times prior thereto employees were allowed to operate the forklifts in the facility without first performing a preoperational inspection.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1371.00 · Current $823.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:  a) Serv-Cold, LLC, Troy, Alabama: On or about March 02, 2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form, for calendar year 2023 on or before March 2, 2024. The establishment employed 21 employees during calendar year 2023 and was classified under NAICS code 493120.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Throughout the facility: On or about June 11, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the hazards of fire and smoke in that sixteen Class ABC fire extinguishers were not subjected to monthly inspections for employees who may need them in the case of a fire.