OSHA Inspection: CFS LOGISTICS, INC.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2894.00 · Current $1447.00 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 hazards from working with or around damaged pallet rack uprights.   a) Jobsite: On or about September 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure that damaged pallet rack uprights were taken out of service, repaired or replaced before material was stored in them.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4341.00 · Current $2171.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  a) CNC Area: On or about February 27, 2026,  the employer did not ensure the Morbidelli Author m400f was locked out and tagged out while clearing a jam by entering the machine compartment and removing a piece of stuck wood with a hammer.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2170.00 · Current $1085.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  a) Mechanic area, back door near loading dock: On or about February 27, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was partially blocked.  b) Mechanic area shelf: On or about February 27, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was not mounted and labeled to be identifiable.  c) Mechanic area back wall emergency exit: On or about February 27, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was partially blocked.  d) Rack system near Nissan Powered Industrial Truck: On or about February 27, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was not mounted.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  a) Yale Powered Industrial Truck: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were fully charged and in operable condition, when placed in their designated location.  b) Nissan Powered Industrial Truck: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were fully charged and in operable condition, when placed in their designated location.  c) Rack system near Nissan Powered Industrial Truck: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were fully charged and in operable condition, when placed in their designated location.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 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) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure monthly maintenance checks were being conducted on the portable fire extinguishers in the facility.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.   a) Exit door near loading dock: On or about February 27, 2026, a portable fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since August 2020.  b) Exit door near loading dock: On or about February 27, 2026, a portable fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since November 2017.  c) Mechanic Area Shelf: On or about February 27, 2026, a portable fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since August 2019.  d) Near Mechanic back wall emergency exit: On or about February 27, 2026, a portable fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since August 2019.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, employees who are expected to fight incipient stage fires were not instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2170.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Near mechanic area emergency door: On or about February 27, 2026, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when one extension cord was plugged into another extension cord, to increase the working cord length.  b) Near CNC machines emergency door: On or about February 27, 2026, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when one extension cord was plugged into a second extension cord, with a third extension cord plugged in, to power a packaging machine.   c) Near CNC machine closest to office: On or about February 27, 2026, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when one extension cord was plugged into a power strip, to power a fan.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2894.00 · Current $1447.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure secondary containers of hazardous chemicals had proper labeling.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6809.00 · Current $2573.00 Reduced

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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) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure that each operator had been trained, evaluated, and certified to operate a powered industrial truck.  CFS Logistics, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1724798, citation number 1, item number 3(a) and was affirmed as a final order on 5/7/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 1485 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6809.00 · Current $2575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating conditions.   a) Worksite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the damaged operator's seat on the Nissan powered industrial truck was replaced.  b) Worksite:  On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the damaged operator's seat and damaged light on the Toyota powered industrial truck was replaced.  c)  Worksite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the damaged operator's seat, broken lights, and discharged portable fire extinguisher on the Yale powered industrial truck were repaired or replaced.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the exit path was immediately apparent with the proper posted exit signs, exposing employees to safety hazards.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $406.00 · Current $203.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not conduct and document a workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE), to ensure that appropriate levels of PPE are used at all times.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 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) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, and times prior, the employer did not ensure that powered industrial trucks were inspected prior to use.

Issued

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).   a) Jobsite: On or about February 27, 2026, the employer did not ensure an extension cord was visually inspected prior to each shift for damage to the outer jacket or plug end.