OSHA Inspection: LOAD REDI, INC.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $1986.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system or personal fall arrest system:  a.	On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 13 feet while working from the mezzanine because the guardrail system was missing a midrail.  b.	On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 13 feet while working from the top of the trailers without fall protection.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements:   On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard up to approximately 13 feet while using the stairs to access the mezzanine because the stair rail was missing a mid-rail.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(a)(3):  The employer did not train each employee in at least the following topics listed in 1910.30(a)(3)(i)-(iv):  a. On or about December 30, 2025, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 13 while working from the mezzanine because the employer had not provided training on fall protection.  b. On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 13 feet while working from the top of trailers without fall protection because the employer had not provided training on fall protection.  The employer must train each employee in at least the following topics: a.  The nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them; b.  The procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards; c.  The correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, and disassembling the personal fall protection systems that the employee uses; and d.  The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2): An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries related to fires and other emergencies because five-gallon buckets and a trash can located next to the interior wall and a trailer parked in the bay restricted the exit access to 16 inches.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to struck by hazards because the compressed gas cylinders were sitting unsecured on the shop floor:  a.	next to the flammable storage cabinet b.	next to the south exit door

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to injury from fires because the fire extinguisher near the welding area was sitting on the ground and not mounted.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, and the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to injury because the powered industrial truck was not marked to identify the forklift attachment with trailer ball and the total approximate weight of the truck with the attachment.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 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):   On or about December 30, 2025, the employer did not provide training that consisted of formal instruction and an evaluation of the operator's performance prior to operating the forklift.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(1):  Each service, feeder and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because the breakers were not marked in the circuit breaker panel box at the following locations:  a. on the South wall near the entrance and exit door.  b. on the South wall in the main shop area. c. on the interior wall in the main shop area, only one breaker was marked.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits shall be listed and marked "SWD."   On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using the circuit breakers in the electrical panel mounted on the interior shop wall as a switch to control the lighting because the circuit breakers were not listed and marked with a switch duty rating.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when using chemicals in the workplace including; Penray Brake Cleaner, Soudal Silicone, Dynaflex Nozzle Gel, Free All Oil, because the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when using Penray Brake Cleaner, Soudal Silicone, Dynaflex Nozzle Gel, Free All Oil, because the employer did not train the employees on chemicals in the workplace.  Employees shall be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations in the work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, 3. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program.  Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area; 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards; 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards; and  4. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $567.00 · Current $253.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:  On or about December 30, 2025, and at times thereafter, the employer did not create, certify or post the OSHA 300A summary log for 2025.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about December 30, 2025, the employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment was performed.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(ii):  Electrical insulation did not provide the mechanical strength and durability required to protect the electrical conductors:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns while using an extension cord to power electrical tools including grinders because the extension cord insulation was damaged and did not suitably protect the conductors.  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns while using a yellow extension cord to power electrical tools including a battery charger because the extension cord insulation was damaged and did not suitably protect the conductors.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while near the electrical panel on the South Wall next to entrance exit door because the electrical panel door was in an open position.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns while working around the compressed gas storage area because the electrical outlet mounted on the wall and used to plug in an extension cord was missing a faceplate.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(vii):  A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use (for example, portable tools) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:  On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns while using the outside electrical outlet including plugging in a battery charger because the receptable was not completely enclosed with a weatherproof cover.