ALJ Decision in Americold Logistics, OSHRC Docket No. 23-1589, Becomes a Final Order of the Commission.

Respondent runs a cold storage warehouse in La Porte, Texas, which receives, stores, and ships refrigerated and frozen products. (Tr. 194). At the time of the inspection, Respondent employed approximately 10,000 employees nationwide. (Jt. Stip. No. 10). Of those employees, approximately 120 of them worked at the La Porte facility at the time of the events giving rise to this case. (Jt. Stip. No. 9). Work at the La Porte facility is split into first (day) and second (night) shifts. (Tr. 32, 259). Some products are received through semi-truck deliveries, while others come via railcar. (Tr. 32). This case addresses the process by which product is unloaded from railcars prior to being stored and subsequently shipped to customers at the end of the supply chain.