OSHA Inspection: WINDHAM PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5497.00 · Current $3848.00 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):   Warehouse:  On, or about, April 27, 2018, the company had not conducted a personal protective equipment hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment was required when employees serviced forktruck batteries.

Issued

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    Warehouse:  On, or about, April 27, 2018, employees were provided with disposable latex gloves instead of chemical resistant gloves when servicing forktuck batteries.

Issued

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Warehouse:  On, or about, April 27, 2018, an eyewash was not provided where employees serviced forktruck batteries which contained sulfuric acid, a corrosive liquid with a pH of less than 1.

Issued

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2803.00 · Current $1962.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  Warehouse:  On, or about, April 27, 2018, the power cord provided for a soda cooler was run through a hole in the wall to a receptacle in an interior office.

Issued

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  Warehouse:  On, or about, April 27, 2018, the exit signs provided over the following exit doors were not lit:  A.  South End. B.  North End.