OSHA Inspection: HOME SERVICE OIL COMPANY

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $5704.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1):  The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the top rail belonging to a guardrail located along the open-sided edge of an elevated storage loft measured approximately 32 inches high.  The fall distance to the concrete floor below was approximately 12 feet.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2):  Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members were not installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there was not a wall or parapet that was at least 21 inches (53 cm) high:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the guardrail located along the open-sided edge of an elevated storage loft was not equipped with a midrail or the equivalent.  The fall distance to the concrete floor below was approximately 12 feet.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4):  The opening in a stair rail system exceeded 19 inches (48 cm) at its least dimension:   At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the stair rails belonging to a flight of wooden stairs leading up to a storage loft were missing an intermediate railing.  The flight of stairs consisted of 14 risers.  The opening between the top rail and the riser measured approximately 30 inches.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $4563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Section 3.4.4., Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Compressed gas cylinder(s) in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, a cylinder of acetylene and oxygen were stored together.  No means of support was provided to prevent them from being knocked over.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i):  Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, a cylinder of acetylene and oxygen were stored together.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $5704.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop and at a variety of customer locations, employee(s) using muriatic acid to clean toilets and urinals were not provided with chemically resistant attire to protect the torso.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop and at a variety of customer locations, employee(s) using muriatic acid to clean toilets and urinals were not provided with a chemically resistant face shield to protect the face and neck.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  Employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop and at a variety of customer locations, employee(s) using muriatic acid to clean toilets and urinals were not provided with chemically resistant gloves to protect the hands and forearms.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3):  Employee(s) exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, employee(s) performing arc welding and oxy-fuel cutting were not provided with suitable protective clothing such as a cap, jacket, and pants.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $5704.00 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:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, two employees came into contact with sulfuric acid.  One employee received severe chemical burns to the face, eyes, shoulders, chest, hands, and arms.  The second employee received chemical burns to his forearms only.  This contact with the acid occurred on or about 04/28/17.  A suitable facility for the quick drenching and flushing of the eyes and body were not provided.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $5704.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the rotating parts belonging to the Tradesman Drill Press, m/n 8100, s/n 010840, were unguarded.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):   Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the Tradesman Drill Press, m/n 8100, s/n 010840, was not anchored to the concrete floor.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):  Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the bench grinder was not equipped with safety guards that covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support off-hand grinding work:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the bench grinder was not equipped with a work rest.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:  At 6910 Front Street, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the bench grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard.  The distance between the abrasive wheel and the peripheral guard was approximately one inch.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $4563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii):  All combustibles were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the work site. Where relocation was impracticable, combustibles were not protected with flameproofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, combustibles in the form ofcardboard, paper, rubber, and wood were located adjacent to where arc welding work occurs.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3422.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, one dual receptacle box had a missing knockout.  This box provided electrical power to an overhead heater.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 62012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the junction box located on the wall directly above the welding area was missing its cover.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $5704.00 Reduced

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):  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for muriatic and sulfuric acid.  This violation was observed on 08/22/17.

Issued

2017-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1141.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:  At 6910 Front Street, Barnhart, MO 63012, the employer failed to provide the OSHA Compliance Officer with a copy of the OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 300A Summary Sheet for calendar years 2013, 2015, 2016, and year-to-date 2017.