Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was 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 and crushed by hazards: (a)ABC Supply Company, Inc. at 4815 North Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2021, employees were exposed to crushing hazards in that commercial pallet racking located on the west side exterior of the main building warehouse had a damaged leg and was being used to store merchandise. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards. (b)ABC Supply Company, Inc. at 4815 North Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2021, employees were exposed to crushing hazards in that commercial pallet racking located on the north wall of the main building warehouse had multiple bent crossmember support beams and was being used to store merchandise. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards. (c) ABC Supply Company, Inc. at 4815 North Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2021, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when walking in and around the work area. Pallet storage racks located inside the main warehouse and throughout the northwest warehouse were freestanding and inadequately bolted. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to follow American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI)-ANSI-RMI MH 16:1-2012, "Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks." Under paragraph 1.4.1 Owner Maintenance, (2)"Regularly inspect for damage. If damage is found, immediately isolate the affected area. Have a storage rack design professional evaluate the damage and unload, replace or repair if directed by the professional, any damaged columns, beams, or other structural component to restore the system to at least its original design capacity." Additionally, under paragraph 1.4.9 Rack Damage, "Upon any visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be immediately isolated by the user until the damaged portion is evaluated by a storage rack design professional. Before allowing the rack to be placed into service the design professional must certify that the rack system and/or the repaired components have been restored to at least their original design capacity.