OSHA Inspection: CHOICE TRANSPORTATION OF MIDDLE GEORGIA, LLC

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii):  Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired.  a) Welding Area/Truck Shop-Employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working inside a tank truck to perform welding with a ladder with bent rungs on or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:  a) Wash Bay Area-Employees are exposed to an fire/explosion hazard in that the 150 pound propane tank used to heat water in the pressue washer was not protected against tank truck traffic on or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:   a) Welding Area/Tank Shop-The employer did not identify the confined space at the pneumatic tank truck as a permit-required confined space on or about July 25, 2013.   b)Tank Wash Area-The employer did not identify the confined space at the pneumatic tank truck as a permit-required confined space on or about July 25, 2013.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:    a) Welding Area/Tank Shop-The employer did not apprise employees that the pneumatic tank truck was a permit-required confined space, on or about July 25, 2013.    b)Tank Wash Area-The employer did not apprise employees that the pneumatic tank truck was a permit-required confined space, on or about July 25, 2013.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:   a) Welding Area/Truck Shop-Employees enter the confined space at the pneumatic tank truck and were exposed to hazards such as oxygen deficiency and heat and had not developed a written entry program on or about July 25, 2013.      b)Tank Wash Area-The employer did not develop a written entry program for employees exposed to oxygen deficiency and heat hazards when entering confined spaces at the pneumatic tank truck, or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Wash Rack Room-Employee(s) are exposed to a splash hazard while mixing corrosive chemicals.  Chemicals include, but are not limited to, Truck Brite, Hot Stuff (which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide), Mac Cleaner Degreaser (which contains potassium hydroxide),  and B-59 AL Brightener (which contains phosphoric acid and hydrogen fluoride).  An eye wash/shower facility was not provided on or about July 25, 2013.   b)Tank Wash Area-Employee(s) are exposed to a splash hazard while working with corrosive chemicals to clean trucks. Chemicals include, but are not limited to, Mac Cleaner Degreaser, Truck Brite, Hot Stuff, and B-59 AL Brightener.   An eye wash/shower was not provided on or about July 25, 2013.   c) Wash Pad-Employee(s) are exposed to a splash hazard while working with corrosive chemicals to clean trucks.  Chemicals include, but are not limited to Mac Cleaner Degreaser, Truck Brite, Hot Stuff, and B-59 AL Brightener.  An eye wash/shower facility was not provided on or about July 25, 2013.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 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):  a) Production Area-Employee(s) were required to operate the Nissan propane powered forklift and had not completed training and/or evaluation as specified by this standard, on or about  July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a)Truck Shop/Welding Area-Employees were exposed to a bruise hazard from the partially unguarded belt and pulley on the front side of the air compressor, on or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   (a)Truck Shop/Welding Area-Employees were exposed to a bruise hazard from the partially unguarded belt and pulley on the front side of the air compressor, on or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Welding Area/Truck Shop-A 220 volt electrical panel that supplies power to the lights, mig welder, and the air compressor was missing circuit breakers, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard, on or about July 25, 2013.  b) Mechanic Shop-A 220 volt electrical panel that supplies power to the lights and fan was missing circuit breakers, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard, on or about July 25, 2013.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): 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:   a) Welding Area/Truck Shop-Employee(s) are exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that the 220 volt electrical panel that supplies power to the mig welder, air compressor, and lights was not labeled on or about July 25, 2013.   b) Mechanic Shop-Employees are exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that the 220 volt electrical panel that supplies power to the lights and fans was not labeled on or about July 25, 2013.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  (a) Welding Area/Truck Shop- Employees are exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that the 220 volt electrical panel that supplied power to the lights and mig welder, was blocked with an air compressor on or about July 25, 2103.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lamp holders or other electrical parts:    a) Tank Wash Area-A 440 volt electrical panel that provides power to the lights and water pump exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard in that it was subjected to water from the truck wash equipment, on or about July 25, 2013.   b) Tank Wash Area-Electrical receptacles exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard in that they are subjected to water splash from the truck wash equipment, on or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a) Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but are not limited to, Hot Stuff(which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide), B-59 AL Bightener (which contains phosphoric acid and hydrogen fluoride), Mac Trailer Wash and Brightener, Mac Cleaner Degreaser (which contains potassium hydroxide), Star Brite, Cherry Wash, propane, acetylene oxygen, argon, welding rods, parts washer chemical, and kaolin.  A site specific hazard communication program had not been developed, on or about July 25, 2013.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a)Production Area-Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but are not limited to Truck Bright, Star Brite, kaolin, hydraulic oil, mineral gear oil, Clean Master, oxygen, argon, Cherry Wash, Mac trailer Wash and Brightner, welding rods, parts washer chemical,  propane, and acetylene.  Safety Data Sheets for each product covered by the standard were not maintained, on or about July 25, 2013.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).