OSHA Inspection: TRANSPORT TECH, LLC

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):     Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a) Mechanic Shop Dock Area - Employees were exposed to wet and slippery floor conditions created by the rain water due to a leaking roof, and the separation between the trailer and the dock.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1980.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    The employer did not perform a complete and adequate assessment of the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment by employees, such as the hazard(s) of splashing or splattering of hazardous chemicals when utilizing, adding, mixing or diluting hazardous chemicals:    a) Transport Tech Mechanics - Were not provided with; rubber or plastic acid resistant gloves with elbow length gauntlet, chemical goggles or face shield, acid resistant apron, acid resistant clothing and boots when working with the Hawker Lead-Acid Batteries containing; 60% lead and 10-30% sulfuric acid.     b) Transport Tech Mechanics - Were not provided with; rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles, when working with the Prima Tech Heavy Duty Anti-Freeze containing; 90-95% ethylene glycol; and sodium hydroxide.      c) Transport Tech Mechanics - Were not provided with; safety glasses with splash shields, neoprene gloves, boots, and aprons, when working with the PB Penetrating Catalyst Blaster containing; 40-50% naphtha solvent; and heavy  petroleum distillate.       d) Transport Tech Mechanics - Were not provided with; protective gloves (not natural rubber gloves) and proper eye care when working with the Slide Veri-Kleen Contact Cleaner containing; 30% -1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorethane; 35% -3,3  -Dichloro-1,1,2,2 Pentafluoropropane; 35% -1,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2,3 pentafluoropropane.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $3960.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    a) The employer did not ensure that mechanic shop employees engaged in repairs and servicing of diesel trucks and powered industrial vehicles use eye or face protection when exposed to liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, to protect the eyes and face from splashing or splattering.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a):     The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s)    a) The employer did not select and require mechanic shop employees engaged in repairs and servicing diesel trucks and powered industrial vehicles use appropriate hand protection when exposed to liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids to protect skin and hands from chemical contact.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1980.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    a) The eyewash station, located in the battery charging area, was blocked by tires and not accessible to employees  for immediate emergency use.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):     Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    a) The employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the hazards associated with the use of the portable fire extinguisher during incipient stage fire fighting.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1980.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6):     The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:    a) The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings and load capacity placard were maintained in a legible condition on the Yale #35879, #35722, #35957 and #25566 powered industrial vehicles in use during terminal freight loading and unloading operations.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1980.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):   The employer did not certify that each operator was trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (1); and the certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    a) The employer did not certify that all new employees were trained and evaluated prior to operating powered industrial vehicles.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.    The employer did not ensure that powered industrial truck(s) with defects or in any way unsafe were withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s) such as replacing the damaged bolts/pins that secure the forks to the carriage.    a) Yale Forklift #35722 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, the right side bolt/pin securing the forks to the carriage was missing the locking cap and a wire was used as a replacement part, and the left side bolt/pin locking cap was missing.    b) Yale Forklift #35879 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, the bolt/pin securing the forks to the carriage had a broken bolt/pin.     c) Yale Forklift #35957 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, did not have lights, the bolt/pin securing the forks to the carriage was damaged and the other one was missing.    d) Yale Forklift #25566 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, had damaged tires, the bolt/pin was missing and wires were used to secure the forks to the carriage and the foot pedals were missing covers.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    At the Mechanic Shop Dock Area - The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemicals contained therein.      a) The 55 gallon black drum used for dispensing chemical, did not contain a visible and legible label with the identity of the chemical contained in the drum.        b) The 55 gallon blue drum did not contain a label with the identity of the chemical, however it was marked with a "flammable" hazard warning.     c) The 55 gallon black drum, did not contain a visible and legible label with the identity of the chemical contained in the drum.        d)  A set of 3, drums (weight unknown) used for dispensing chemicals, did not contain labels with the identity of the chemicals.      e) The 55 gallon blue drum did not contain a label with the identity of the chemical.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    At the Mechanic Shop Dock Area - The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings;       a) The 55 gallon black drum used for dispensing chemical did not contain a hazard warning label.    b) The 55 gallon black drum did not contain a hazard warning label.    c) The set of 3 drums (weight unknown) used for dispensing chemicals, did not contain hazard warning labels.    d) The 55 gallon blue drum did not contain, a hazard warning labels.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):     The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used:     a)  The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were maintained and available for each hazardous chemical used at the workplace including chemicals used in the Mechanic Shop.  Employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to the following;     Prima Tech Heavy Duty Anti-Freeze - containing 90-95% ethylene glycol, and sodium hydroxide; PB Penetrating Catalyst Blaster containing 40-50% naphtha solvent, 20-30% heavy petroleum distillate; Slide Veri-Kleen Contact Cleaner,  containing 30% - 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorethane, 35% - 3,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-Pentafluoropropane, 35% -1,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane; Hawker lead-acid batteries containing 60% lead and 10-30% sulfuric acid.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area and chemical-specific information was not always available through labels and material safety data sheets;    a) At Mechanic Repair Shop - Hold for Repair Area/Battery Charging Area - The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard was introduced into their work area.  Chemical-specific information was not available through labels and material safety data sheets.  Employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to the following;    Prima Tech Heavy Duty Anti-Freeze - containing 90-95% ethylene glycol, and sodium hydroxide; PB Penetrating Catalyst Blaster containing 40-50% naphtha solvent, 20-30% heavy petroleum distillate; Slide Veri-Kleen Contact Cleaner,  containing 30% - 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorethane, 35% - 3,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-Pentafluoropropane, 35% -1,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane; Hawker lead-acid batteries containing 60% lead and 10-30% sulfuric acid.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):     Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) The exit door next to the Mechanic Shop near Bay#25 was locked by a key from the inside.

Issued

2011-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6):     Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.     a) The employer failed to ensure that fire exit signs were illuminated in multiple areas; the office area, the staff lounge/office area, the Mechanic Shop next to Bay #25.