SNYDER, TX —
OSHA Inspection: PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES in 720 N. FM 1611, SNYDER, TX 79549 (NAICS 561990). OSHA activity number 314015538.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
- Site address
- 720 N. FM 1611
- City
- SNYDER
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79549
- Mailing
- 2606 EAST PEARL, ODESSA, TX 79761
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561990
- SIC code (legacy)
- 7389
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2010
- Abate by
- Dec 16, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
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 condition(s) listed below: Plant Maintenance Services, 720 N. FM 1611, Snyder, Texas. For the period of time up to and including June 8, 2010, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in safe operation of vacuum trucks and equipment. One employee was seriously injured while operating a vacuum truck to clean desiccant from a gas dehydrator vessel. This condition exposed employees to fire/explosion hazards. Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include: 1. Ensure that employees who operate vacuum trucks in petroleum facilities are trained in safe operation of the vacuum truck and equipment. 2. Ensure that employee inspect and maintain the vacuum truck and equipment. 3. Establish and implement a written procedure in safe operation of vacuum trucks and equipment. Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2010
- Abate by
- Dec 23, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
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 condition(s) listed below: Plant Maintenance Services, 720 N. FM 1611, Snyder, Texas. For the period of time up to and including June 8, 2010, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in safe operation of vacuum trucks and equipment. One employee was seriously injured while operating a vacuum truck to clean desiccant from a gas dehydrator vessel. This condition exposed employees to fire/explosion hazards. Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include: 1. Ensure that employees who operate vacuum trucks in petroleum facilities are trained in safe operation of the vacuum truck and equipment. 2. Ensure that employee inspect and maintain the vacuum truck and equipment. 3. Establish and implement a written procedure in safe operation of vacuum trucks and equipment. Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2010
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2100.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.1200 H01 II
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2010
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $1200.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2010
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,800 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2010
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $3500.00
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 314015538.
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