OSHA Inspection: FORT EDWARD EXPRESS CO. INC./4 STAR BULK TRANSPORT

Issued

2014-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 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) Main shop area; south wall, on or about 6/18/14:  Where employees use corrosive materials such as, but not limited to Aluminum Cleaner, the wall-mounted emergency eyewash station (rinse bottle) did not meet the requirements of ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

2014-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    (a) Main shop area, North wall:  One oxygen (oxidizer) and two acetylene (flammable) cylinders were stored without separation of 20 feet or use of a 5 foot high fire wall.

Issued

2014-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1710.00 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, lampholders, or other electrical parts:    (a) West side of main shop area, on or prior to 6/18/14:  Ceiling lighting and fixtures were exposed to wet/damp conditions caused by a roof leak; lighting and fixtures were not approved for use in wet locations.

Issued

2014-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   (a) Main shop area, on or about 6/18/14:  Several portable fire extinguishers were not mounted in that mounting brackets were broken and/or missing.

Issued

2014-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not metallically joined together into a continuous electric conductor:  (a) South wall of main shop, on or about 6/18/14:  Horizontal run of metallic conduit enclosing 120v single-phase wiring was not continuous.  (b) Main shop, interior column closest to North side:  Vertical run of metallic conduit enclosing 120v single-phase wiring was not continuous near ceiling and at a box containing a single pole toggle switch.

Issued

2014-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  a)  South side of main shop, on or about 6/18/14:  A flexible cord was zip-tied to the partition wall above a door labeled "Andy's Room".