Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Case Closed |
2015-08-06
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
898639 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 IV B |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(b): Where flammable liquids were used or handled, except in closed containers, means was not provided to dispose promptly and safely of leakage or spills: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, employees were required to work in an area where flammable gasoline regularly leaked from gas tanks. The employer did not provide a means to promptly and safely dispose of leakage or spills. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 IV C |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), were used in areas where there were open flames or other sources of ignition within the possible path of vapor travel: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline, a category 1 flammable liquid regularly leaked from gas tanks. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion. b) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use a DeWalt, DW304p-XE, VS Reciprocating saw to cut steel in an area where gasoline, a category 1 flammable liquid regularly leaked from gas tanks. The saw was not approved saw was not approved for use in the presence of flammable liquids. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 I |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion. b) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use a DeWalt, DW304p-XE, VS Reciprocating saw to cut steel in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The saw was not approved for use in the presence of flammable liquids. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100157 G02 |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): Where the employer has provided a portable fire extinguisher for an employee to use in the workplace, the employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee required to use an acetylene torch in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles was provided a portable fire extinguisher to extinguish fires. The employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting to all employees upon initial employment. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A01 III |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(iii): Where the object to be welded or cut could not be readily moved and all the fire hazards could not be removed and the requirements stated in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) of this section could not be followed welding and cutting was performed. a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The fire hazards (flammable liquids and vapors, tires, hoses and plastic and rubber auto parts) in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place nor were guards used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag, and to protect the immovable fire hazards. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 III A |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A): Fire watcher(s) were not provided whenever welding or cutting was performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to perform torch cutting in a location where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The employer did not provide a fire watcher in a location where other than a minor fire might develop. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 IV |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Before cutting or welding was permitted, the area was not inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations. He did not designate precautions to be followed in granting authorization to proceed preferably in the form of a written permit: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to work in an area where flammable gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The area was not inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 VI C |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that may develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which have previously contained such materials, or that may develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts. a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to work in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The employer did not prevent the flammable liquid from coating, accumulating and pooling on the work and on the ground, nor did the employer prevent an explosive atmosphere from developing inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 VII |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Where all combustibles were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the work the combustibles were not protected with flame proofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains. a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required use an acetylene torch in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobile gasoline tanks. The torch was used within 1.5-2.5 feet of combustible material. The combustible material included a tire, hoses, and rubber and plastic auto parts and was not protected with flame proofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains. The employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004F |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 XIII A |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(A): Based on fire potentials of plant facilities, management did not establish areas for cutting and welding, and establish procedures for cutting and welding, in other areas. a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch in the presents of flammable liquid and combustible items. Management had not established areas where it was safe to perform cutting and welding without procedures and establish, implement and maintain effective procedures for cutting and welding in other areas. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004G |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 XIII C |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C): Management did not recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting and welding equipment on its property and insist that cutters and/or welders and their supervisors were suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. Management did not recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting and welding equipment on its property and insist that cutters and/or welders and their supervisors were suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process. The employer did not train an employee prior to putting him to work with a torch in an area were gasoline leaked from automobiles. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01004H |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 XV |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Cutting or welding shall be permitted only in areas that are or have been made fire safe. When work cannot be moved practically, as in most construction work, the area shall be made safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition sources: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline leaked from automobiles. The combustible fire hazards in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place nor were guards used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag, and to protect the immovable fire hazards. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 B03 |
Issuance Date |
2015-01-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-10 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2015-02-04 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 1910.132: a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to work in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The employer did not select and provide appropriate personal protective equipment in the form of flame resistant protective gear. The employee was thereby exposed to the hazards associated with open flames and flammable liquids. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire. |
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2012-08-31
|
Emphasis |
L: FALL, L: PIV
|
Case Closed |
2012-10-17
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
529091 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100023 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-09-05 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-12 |
Current Penalty |
100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails: a. Outside of Office Trailer - On or about August 31, 2012, the flight of stairs with more than four risers leading to the company's office was not equipped with a standard handrails on all open sides. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards of fall. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-09-05 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall: a. OutsideYard - On or about August 31, 2012, employees were required to remove rims from tires, batteries from cars, and engines from cars and the employer had not assessed the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment. Employees were thereby potentially exposed to eye and skin irritations. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-09-05 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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). a. Outside Yard - On or about August 31, 2012, the employer did not provide training and evaluation for employees required to operate the powered industrial truck (Front Loader). Employees were thereby potentially exposed to the hazards of operating industrial trucks. |
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