OSHA Inspection: AMERIGAS

Issued

Feb 26, 2004

Abate by

Apr 30, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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 employees were
exposed to a potential fire and explosion hazard while working on propane
containers:
(a)Two employee(s) were exposed to a potential fire and explosion hazard
while
refurbishing filled propane containers. The employer had not established
written
procedures and provided training for working on propane cylinders, on or
about
November 29, 2003.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT ABATEMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 58 - 2001, LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE.
1.Establish written operating procedures for working on propane cylinders.
2.Train all employees on the proper procedures for reconditioning propane
cylinders.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 26, 2004

Abate by

Apr 30, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Feb 26, 2004

Abate by

Mar 23, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced