OSHA Inspection: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:  LUBRICATION BAY:  On or about November 24, 2015, employees were not protected from walking into a pit in the floor used for performing maintenance on fleet vehicles.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2975.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    MEZZANINE AT REAR OF BAYS 7 AND 8:    On or about November 24, 2015, the railing at the edge of the mezzanine used for storage of personal protective equipment did not meet the requirements of a standard railing.  The top and mid rails measured 52-inches and 26-inches, respectively.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $825.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    MEZZANINE AT REAR OF BAYS 7 AND 8:    On or about November 24, 2015, the stairs to the mezzanine were partially blocked with cardboard cartons.  The width of the stairway, which provides the only access to and egress from the mezzanine was reduced to 14 inches.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):    BAY 7/8:    On or about November 24, 2015, several drums of chemicals were observed to be in storage without proper labeling and hazard warnings.  The chemicals include, but are not limited to: Category 3 flammable degreasers/cleaners and corrosive liquids such as glacial acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hydroxide.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    BAYS 5 AND 7:    A)  On or about November 24, 2015 in Bay 5, a relocatable power tap was energized by an extension cord which was, in turn, energized by a relocatable power tap.    B)  On or about April 27, 2016 in Bay 7, a relocatable power tap was used to energize a washing machine and a refrigerator.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:    ELECTRIC PANELS B5-6 and B9-10    A)  On or about November 24, 2015, the electric panel labeled B5-6 located between Bays 5 and 6 was blocked by two welding machines.      B)  On or about November 24, 2015, the electric panel labeled B9-10 located at the rear of Bay 9 was blocked by drums and boxes.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    ELECTRICAL PANEL B7-8:    On or about November 24, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard as an opening located inside of the circuit breaker box labeled B7-8 was not provided with a blank cover.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    BAY 4:    On or about April 27, 2016, an empty oxygen compressed gas cylinder was observed stored, unsecured, outside the rear of Bay 4  (REF: CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965, Section 3.3.8).

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.102(a):  In-plant transfer, handling, storage, and/or use of acetylene in cylinders did not comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene"):    FACILITY-WIDE:    A)  On or about November 24, 2015, a 41-inch tall compressed gas cylinder containing acetylene was stored, unsecured, next to a locker and below a retractable extension cord system that is mounted on the wall  (REF: CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009, Section 5).    B)  On or about April 27, 2016, five 39-inch tall compressed gas cylinders containing acetylene were stored, unsecured, outside of a flammable cylinder storage locker in the "Jet Port" behind the main building.  Three cylinders were standing on a wooden pallet and two were on the floor next to the pallet  (REF: CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009, Section 5).