OSHA Inspection: ACE GREASE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 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)The hazards of performing leak testing (using pneumatic pressure) of
tank trailer
trucks.  This testing was performed by employees without a written
procedure,
training, or knowledge of a consensus standard practice to follow.
b)The hazards of pressurizing up a tank truck that was questionable in its
ability to
hold pressure.  The employees introduced air pressure to 15 psig., when
they did
not know if the trailer was capable to hold that amount in that:
1.The tank had multiple leaks due to corrosion.
2.The age of the metal of the truck and lack of certification for the tank
such as DOT certification or ASME certification would indicate that the
tank may not be thick enough to hold the pressure.
3These leaks had been repaired by welds, no certified method of welding
was used, and the welds and the tank was not inspected to determine if
they were capable to withstand pressure.
4.A new gasket had been placed on the hatch cover.
a)One method of abatement among others would be to develop a written
procedure
and train employees to pressure test tank trailer trucks based on a
consensus
standard such as IDOT 180.409 and IDOT 180.407 as guidelines.
b)One method of abatement among others would be to have the tank trailers
inspected and certified to meet the DOT criteria, have all repair welding
performed by a certified welder, have the welds inspected for thickness and
durability.
**ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS
ITEM.**

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $156 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $260 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $208 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $260 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Dec 4, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $20,000 · Current $5,512 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)Employees at Ace Grease Service, Inc. were exposed to the hazard of being
struck by falling loads, such as metal-fabricated grease bins, from an
overhead
electric hoist.  The company did not have this electric hoist inspected on
a
frequent basis (daily to monthly) and periodic basis (at least every
twelve months)
to determine wear, deterioration and malfunction as per ASME B30.16-1998.
One method of abatement, among others, would be to have this electric
hoist inspected on a
frequent basis, daily to monthly, and periodic basis (at least every
twelve months) as required
by ASME B30.16-1998.
**ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS
ITEM.**D

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $35,000 · Current $9,100 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $1,040 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $1,040 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $520 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Oct 28, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 4, 2002

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $104 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $104 Reduced

Issued

Oct 16, 2002

Abate by

Nov 12, 2002