OSHA Inspection: E-TAILER, INC.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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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 caused by unsafe racking systems:  a) Dry Storage Area - On or about December 23, 2024, the pallet storage rack system used to store shipping and packaging material was not anchored to the floor, had sustained damage to the structural upright support,  and a weight rating was not displayed.  b) Freezer Storage Area - On or about December 23, 2024, the pallet storage rack system used to store frozen food was not anchored to the floor, had sustained damage to the structural upright support, and a weight rating was not displayed.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   a) Freezer Storage - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the exit route door in the freezer storage area was free of obstructions. Multiple grocery carts filled with products blocked the designated emergency exit route inside the freezer, exposing employees to fire hazards.  b) Dry Storage - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the exit route door from the dry storage area to the loading dock maintenance area was free of obstructions. Boxes and maintenance material stored within the route blocked the designated emergency exit route, exposing employees to fire hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Freezer Storage - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the exit route door in the freezer storage area was readily visible and clearly marked with a sign reading "EXIT," exposing employees to delayed egress in the event of an emergency.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Dry Storage Area - On or about December 23, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical hazards at numerous locations throughout the dry storage area, extension cords were daisy-chained into each other and into relocatable power taps.  b) Freezer Storage Area - On or about December 23, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical hazards at numerous locations throughout the freezer storage area, extension cords were daisy-chained into each other and into relocatable power taps.   c) Managers Office - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer used receptacles on a relocatable power tap to power the surveillance camera system and had the relocatable power tap supplied through an additional relocatable power tap, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, employees working in the refrigerated, and frozen storage areas were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of shop lights, computers, printers, scales, and other equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  a) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, employees working in the refrigerated, and frozen storage areas were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were attached to building surfaces while powering shop lights, radios, a computer, portable battery chargers, and other equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,655 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): Create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log.  a) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not to create an annual summary of injuries or illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log for CY 2021.  b) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not to create an annual summary of injuries or illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log for CY 2022.  c) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not to create an annual summary of injuries or illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log for CY 2023.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.33(a): Basic requirement. The employer did not save the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list (if one exists), the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms for five (5) years following the end of the calendar year that these records cover.  a) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not to retain OSHA 300 Log for CY 2021.  b) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not to retain OSHA 300 Log for CY 2022.  c) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not to retain OSHA 300 Log for CY 2023.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  a) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the employer did not maintain a written emergency action plan at the site.  Corrected during the inspection, no abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Freezer Storage Area - On or about December 23, 2024, on the second tier of the storage rack, a pallet of boxes was damaged and not secured against falling and collapse.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

Oct 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  a) 1143 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA - On or about December 23, 2024, the electrical junction box located above the emergency egress was missing a faceplate. Employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.