OSHA Inspection: INTEGRITY TRUCKING LLC

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Dec 15, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to struck by hazards:
(a)Integrity Trucking LLC at Merit Well Girltey 31-23 WCR 38 - 25.5,
Gilcrest,
CO 80623:  On or before October 24, 2008, the employer did not ensure that
frequent and periodic inspections were performed for the base-mounted
winch on the
2000 Freightliner Classic truck, serial number 1FUPCXZB6YPF04439, and did
not
ensure that dated inspection records were made on critical items such as
the brakes
and ropes.  Condition exposed employees to struck by hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be
found in the
American National Standards Institute ASME B30.7 - 2001 Section 7-2.1,
which provides for
frequent and periodic inspections, and recordkeeping associated with such
inspections.

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Dec 15, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to struck by hazards:
(a)Integrity Trucking LLC at Merit Well Girltey 31-23 WCR 38 - 25.5,
Gilcrest,
CO 80623:  On or before October 24, 2008, the employer did not ensure
that,
when
applying static pressure with the base-mounted winch on the 2000
Freightliner Classic
truck, serial number 1FUPCXZB6YPF04439:  prior to the operator leaving the
controls, the operator and an appointed individual did not establish the
requirements
for braking, dogging the hoist, setting up barricades, or whatever other
precautions
may be necessary.  With only one employee responsible for the operation of
the hoist
and the alignment of the holes used to support the roller bar, there was
no systematic
way to ensure the alignment of the holes, while applying static pressure,
prior to the
operator leaving the controls.  Condition exposed employees to struck by
hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be
found in the
American National Standards Institute ASME B30.7 - 2001 Section 7-3.2.3,
which provides
that when applying static pressure, prior to the operator leaving the
controls, the operator
and an appointed individual shall establish the requirements for braking
and dogging the
hoist, furnishing notices, setting up barricades, or whatever other
precautions may be
necessary.

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Dec 15, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to struck by hazards:
(a)Integrity Trucking LLC at Merit Well Girltey 31-23 WCR 38 - 25.5,
Gilcrest,
CO 80623:  On or before October 24, 2008, the employer did not ensure that
the
operator of the base-mounted winch on the 2000 Freightliner Classic truck,
serial
number 1FUPCXZB6YPF04439 was qualified to operate the winch by passing a
written or oral examination and a practical operating examination.
Condition exposed
employees to struck by hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be
found in the
American National Standards Institute ASME B30.7 - 2001 Section 7-3.1.2,
"Qualifications
for Operators" as referenced in part above.

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Dec 15, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to struck by hazards:
(a)Integrity Trucking LLC at Merit Well Girltey 31-23 WCR 38 - 25.5,
Gilcrest,
CO 80623:  On or before October 24, 2008, the employer did not ensure
that, prior
to initial use, a modified, repaired, or reinstalled base-mounted drum
hoist was
functionally tested, with a written report prepared and placed on file.
The employer
purchased a 2000 Freightliner Classic truck, serial number
1FUPCXZB6YPF04439,
and placed the truck and hoist into service without ensuring the hoist,
brakes, wire
rope, hook, and sheep's foot would support the required loads.  For
example, if the
sheep's foot was to fail, the wire rope could rebound through the rear cab
window
and injure the driver.  Condition exposed employees to struck by hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be
found in the
American National Standards Institute ASME B30.7 - 2001 Section 7-2.2.2,
which provides
that prior to initial use, altered, modified, reinstalled, or repaired
hoists shall be functionally
tested, and a written report of such test be prepared and placed on file.

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Dec 15, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750