OSHA Inspection: BOSSERMAN AVIATION EQUIPMENT, INC.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about July 18, 2011, the employer did not assure employees were protected from fall hazards while working on top of fuel tanks.  An employee was exposed to a five foot fall from a fuel tank while performing fabrication work.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3):  Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement  the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including but not limited to, the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(v):\r\n\r\na)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc. \u0013 On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure the permit required confined space program was implemented prior to employees entering the permit required confined space of the fuel tanks.  The atmosphere in the fuel tanks where cleaning and maintenance was taking place could become oxygen deficient, exposing employees to asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14):  Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not review the permit-required confined space program, using the canceled permits retained under 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(6) within one year after each entry and did not revise the program as necessary, to ensure that employees participating in entry operations were protected from permit space hazards:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc. - On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure the confined space program was reviewed on an annual basis.  Employees were entering jet fuel tanker trucks to perform work, such as but not limited, wiping out residual fuel, inspecting internal components and performing maintenance activities.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i):  Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed before entry was authorized to begin:\r\n\r\na)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc. - On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure atmospheric testing was conducted prior to employees entering fuel tanks for cleaning and maintenance purposes.  Employees are exposed to hazards that could result in asphyxiation in that the atmosphere inside fuel tanks has the potential to become hazardous due to oxygen deficiencies and /or combustible and toxic vapors.  Employees enter the fuel tanks alone and with no attendant to watch over activities and provide assistance in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6):  Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry was authorized for the duration of entry operations:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc. - On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure at least one attendant was present while an employee entered the permit required space of a fuel tank for cleaning or maintenance purposes.  The atmosphere inside the fuel tanks has the potential to become hazardous due to oxygen deficiencies and/or combustible and toxic vapors.  Employees enter the fuel tanks alone and with no attendant to watch over the activities and provide assistance in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(8):  Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not designate the persons who were to have active roles in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee, and did not provide each such employee with the training required by 29 CFR 1910.146(g):    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not designate who would fill required roles, such as but not limited to, entrant, attendant, supervisor or person to test the atmosphere during the confined space entry.  Employees were entering jet fuel tanker trucks to perform work, such as but not limited, wiping out residual fuel after pressure testing, inspecting internal components and performing maintenance with out being designated.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1):  The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146, acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned:      a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc. - On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure each employee that was required to enter a permit required confined space was trained with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely perform entry of a permit required confined space of fuel tanks.  Employees were not trained in required permit documentation measures, that atmospheric testing was needed when entering and while in the fuel tanks, the need to have an attendant outside the space to help the entrant in an emergency situation, and employees were not trained on rescue procedures in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9):  Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants from permit required confined spaces in the event of an emergency or for providing emergency services to the entrants.  Employees were entering jet fuel tanker trucks to perform work, such as but not limited, wiping out residual fuel after pressure testing, inspecting internal components and performing maintenance.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(iv):  Where the welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means was not provided for quickly removing the welder in case of emergency:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc. - On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure employees were protected from potential hazards of a confined space in that a lifeline was not provided to assist in quick removal of the employee in the event of an emergency.  An employee was exposed to these hazards when welding inside a fuel tank for several hours.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, employees were exposed to amputation hazards associated with the Cincinnati Mechanical Press Brake (SN# 27376).  The employer did not assure that the press brake was adequately guarded to protect employees from its point of operation.    b)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, employees were exposed to amputation hazards associated with the Verson Mechanical Press Brake (SN# 2062-3081).  The employer did not assure that the press brake was adequately guarded to protect employees from its point of operation.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(4)(i):  All welding and cutting operations carried on in confined spaces were not adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of toxic materials or possible oxygen deficiency:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure ventilation was used for employees who were performing welding operations in a confined space.  The atmosphere in the fuel tanks where welding was taking place could become oxygen deficient, exposing employees to asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire resistance rating of at least one half hour:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, oxygen cylinders stored in the shop were not separated from acetylene cylinders by a minimum of 20 feet.  The oxygen and fuel gas cylinders were stored close to each other exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Oct 20, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a)  Bosserman Aviation Equipment, Inc.  On or about June 27, 2011, the employer did not assure employees were protected from shock hazards in that an electrical outlet box was not supported or installed as its intended use and was exposed to physical damage.  The electrical outlet box was being used at the end of a flexible extension cord so that it could be potentially mobile and power different machines.