OSHA Inspection: FORT LOUDOUN TERMINAL CO., INC.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures was not computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment:    a) On or about November 25, 2019 employees operating the Manitowoc 3500 crane was exposed to permanent hearing loss and the employer did not ensure a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section was implemented at the worksite.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about November 6, 2019 in the maintenance shop the panelboard was missing a breaker creating an opening exposing workers to electric shock from energized parts.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about October 23, 2019 near the maintenance shop a hot water pressure washer with two electrical cords that were pulled loose from the fitting exposing workers to electric shock from exposed energized conductors.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $79556.00 · Current $35000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(d)(2): No crane or derrick having a visible or known defect that affects safe operation shall be used.    a) On or about November 6, 2019 on the Manitowoc 3900 and 3500 cranes the foot walk workers used to access the cab and perform inspections did not have handrails/guardrails exposing workers to a fall hazard of approximately 4 foot 11 inches.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet (1.22 m) or into the water, except as specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section:    a) On or about November 6, 2019 on the Manitowoc 3900 and 3500 cranes employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4 foot 11 inches and the employer did not ensure walkway platforms were equipped with guardrails.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-15 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, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:    a) On or about November 6, 2019 in the maintenance shop employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards and the employer did not ensure branch circuit disconnecting means were legibly marked to indicate its purpose.

Issued

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.152(d)(5):  Pressure regulators, including associated gauges, were not maintained in safe working order:  a) On or about November 6, 2019 in the maintenance shop the regulator gauge on the oxygen and acetylene cutting torches was damaged exposing workers to fire and explosion hazards.