OSHA Inspection: DELTA OILFIELD TANK COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 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 crushing and struck-by hazards associated with
not providing
employees with rigging training:
(a)Delta Oilfield Tank Company, LLC & 2550 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan,
CO 80701: On and before 1/25/11, the employer did not ensure that personnel
involved in moving material with the use of the overhead cranes were
instructed in the safe use of under-the-hook rigging equipment. Employees
are
using rigging equipment to move round tanks and tank construction material
that weighs in excess of 2000 lbs. The condition exposes employees to
struck-
by hazards:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to follow ASME/ANSI B30.9-1971 requirements associated with conforming
to the
following practices involving the use of rigging:
(a)Determine weight of load
(b)Select a sling of suitable rated capacity
(c)Use the proper hitch
(d)Guide loads with a tag line when practical
(e)When using multiple leg slings select the longest sling possible so as
to
reduce the tension in the sling legs
(f)Examine the sling for damaged or worn area
(g)Attach the sling securely to the load
(h)Pad or protect any sharp corners the sling is in contact with
(i)Center the load in the base (bowl) of the hook to prevent hook point
loading
(j)Avoid any kinks, loops, or twist in the legs
(k)Keep hands and fingers from between the sling and the load
(m)Start lift slowly to avoid shock loading the sling
(n)Do not pull a sling from under a load when the load is resting on the
sling. Block the load up to remove the sling.(o)Do not shorten a sling by
knotting, by wire rope clips, or by any other
means
(p)Do not inspect a sling by passing bare hands over the body. Broken
wires, if present, may puncture the hands.
(q)Keep the sling well lubricated in order to prevent corrosion.
(b)Delta Oilfield Tank Company, LLC & 2550 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan,
CO 80701: On and before 1/25/11, the employer did not ensure the two round
tank lifting assemblies or below-the-hook lifting device, were designed by
or
under the direct supervision of a qualified person. The design shall be in
accordance with ASME BTH-1 and shall consider the stresses resulting from
the application of rated load plus the weight of the device. The condition
exposed employees using the lifting device to struck-by and crushing
hazards
as a result of the lifting device failing.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be
found in the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B30.20-1.2.2 Construction,
"Structural
and mechanical lifting devices shall be designed to ASME BTH-1 Design
Category B (static
strength criteria) selected for its number of load cycles, unless a
qualified person representing
the owner, purchaser, or user of the lifting device determines and can
demonstrate that
ASME BTH-1 Design Category A is appropriate.
Design Category A shall only be designated when the magnitude and
variation of loads
applied to the lifter are predictable and do not exceed the rated
capacity, where the loading
and environmental conditions are accurately defined, service is not
severe, and the
ancticpated load cycles do not exceed Service Class 0.
(c)Delta Oilfield Tank Company, LLC & 2550 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan,
CO 80701: On and before 1/25/11, the employer did not ensure the round
tank lifting assemblies or below-the-hook lifting device was not rated
prior to
initial use. The round tank lifting assemblies were utilized to lift round
tanks
within the shop, and did not have the rated load visibly marked or
identification affixed listing the manufacturer's name and address, serial
number and lifting device weight.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be
found in the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B30.20-Below-The-Hook
Lifting
Devices, section 20-1.2.1 Marking, Rated Load-All new structural and
mechanical lifting
devices shall be marked with, but not limited to, the following
information:
(1)manufacturer's name and address
(2)serial number
(3)lifter weight, if over 100 lb
(4)cold current (amps)(when applicable)(5)rated voltage (when applicable)
(6)rated load
(7)ASME BTH-1 Design Category
(8)ASME BTH-1 Service Class
Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for
this item (See
enclosed "Abatement Certification Letter").tion

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,772 Reduced

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,772 Reduced

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,772 Reduced

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,386 Reduced

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced