OSHA Inspection: J. P. NOONAN TRANSPORTATION CO.

Issued

Nov 20, 2009

Abate by

Dec 3, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

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 the hazard of fire and/or explosion:
a.On or about August 4, 2009 - At Hooksett maintenance garage - During the
repair of a leaking valve located underneath the tank containing flammable
materials employees were exposed to the hazard of fire and or explosion
when
using a metal hammer to hit the leaking valve.
Abatement Note:  Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to
correct this hazard is to establish and implement formalized procedures
when working on tanks
containing flammable or combustible materials.  Safe procedures would
consist of the following
provisions:
1. Training for employees on the hazards of working on the tanks and the
assurance of proper supervision and enforcement of safe operating
procedures;
2. Proper monitoring of oxygen and L.E.L. and U.F.L. readings throughout
the
procedure; and
3.  Purging and/or inerting the tank before work is performed.

Issued

Nov 20, 2009

Abate by

Dec 30, 2009

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $630 Reduced