Commercial Fixed Wing
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Hazardous Material Violation; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
Performed an audit on Aircraft X. [Ramp agent] unable to finalize DSTG (departure staging guide) in where he showed he loaded 14 bags in pit 3 along with exempt DG ELM Q [ Lithium Metal Batteries] shipment at 85 lbs. We spoke with the [agent] and he did confirm 15 bags were staged in pit 3 to secure the DG commodity. It was explained to him an audit would be performed upon arrival into PDX station and stated he was good with the audit to be performed. ZZZ Supervisor performed the audit and confirmed only 14 bags were loaded with the dangerous goods commodity. He also stated the DG commodity displayed a 'Do Not Stack' label but 6 plus 1 heavy bag were found on top of the shipment. Safety report filed for 14 CFR 121.665 and 14 CFR 121.693 violation.
Ramp Supervisor reported during arrival audit Dangerous Goods shipment improperly secured in cargo pit and heavy items were stacked on top of 'Do not Stack' label.