OSHA Inspection: JOBBERS WAREHOUSE COMPANY

Issued

2025-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $2837.00 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 crush by hazards:   (a) On February 21, 2025, and times prior at or 1200 Industrial Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota, employees were exposed to crush by hazards while working in close proximity to industrial racking that were not secured against toppling, and not rated for load capacity.  Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard include but are not limited to: Follow ANSI MH16.1 Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks, specifically section 1.4: Integrity Of Rack Installations which provides for the proper installation and use of industrial racking including: anchoring of column base plates and labeling of load ratings.

Issued

2025-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $2837.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    (a) On February 21, 2025, and times prior, at 1200 Industrial Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota, employees equipped powered industrial vehicles with 61 inch or 82 inch fork extensions to lift materials without prior written approval from the forklift manufacturer.

Issued

2025-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) On February 21, 2025, and times prior, at 1200 Industrial Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota, employees were exposed to shock hazards while handling a flexible cord set used to charge the electric scissor lift was damaged.