OSHA Inspection: RAILCAR MAINTENANCE COMPANY

Issued

Apr 5, 1989

Abate by

Nov 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $315 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that :
a) On or about November 16, 1988, and at times prior thereto, employees
entering tank cars were exposed to the hazard of a lack of adequate
rescue capability in the event of an emergency such as fire,
explosion or employee incapacitation while:
(a) Entering pressure tank cars including, but not limited to;
anhydrous ammonia and LPG cars.
(b) Entering general purpose tank cars including, but not limited to;
diesel cars.
Feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard
include:
1) Provide at least one man outside tank for each employee;
2) Provide a mechanical retrieval system for employees inside tanks;
3) Provide a body harness or other suitable rescue devices which will
maintain proper positioning and enable easy passage of a disabled
body through the hatchway.

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $213 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $160 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $160 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $405 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $324 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $405 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $240 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 31, 1989

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $480

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $280 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $405 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $560

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $240 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $320 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989

Issued

Feb 13, 1989

Abate by

Dec 30, 1989