OSHA Inspection: LIQUID CARGO INC.

Issued

Feb 10, 2006

Abate by

Mar 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 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 an explosion hazard from a high pressure steam boiler.
a)  Tanker cleaning area, yard.
The employer did not ensure complete internal and external boiler
inspections conducted by
qualified inspectors were conducted every 12 months, exposing employees
who steam cleaned
tankers to a hazard of boiler explosion.
Violation disclosed on or about 9/30/05.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is the
following:
a.  Have complete internal and external boiler inspections conducted by
qualified inspectors at
least every 12 months [NJAC 12:90; Operating and Maintenance Instructions
for Williams &
Davis Boilers]

Issued

Feb 10, 2006

Abate by

Mar 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced