OSHA Inspection: SERVISAIR LLC

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii): LP gas container(s) installed on internal combustion engine vehicles were not securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping or rotating:     a) The employer failed to ensure that the Hyster model #H100XM, serial #KOO5DO4586X powered industrial truck had a functional bracket to secure the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank from slipping of the rear of the truck.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedures and the requirements of this standard are being followed:      a) Servisair, LLC did not conduct periodic inspections of their energy control procedures to ensure that the procedure and requirements of their energy control program were being followed by employees.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) Employee(s) did not use a lockout device(s) when placing an electrical panel out of service.  The electrical panel had a plastic tie on the disconnect switch with a tag only.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the exceeded one-fourth inch:      a) Shop Area - Employer had a DeWalt bench grinder serial #2008 37-YLI8110, that had the adjustable tongue guard greater than 1/4 inch.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment were not used or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   .     b) Storage Room - A power strip was not used or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling for an industrial environment.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Storage Supply Area - There was an electrical power cord used to supply power to a power strip that had a monitor, battery charger, and other items plugged into it on a permanent basis.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning,material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a) Servisair, LLC did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:    1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;  2) Material safety data sheet availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.    Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to: Propanone, Dimethylbenzene, Carbon Dioxide, Toluene, Xylene, Acetone, Hydrofloric Acid, and Sulfuric Acid.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a)  Training and information were not provided for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Propanone, Dimethylbenzene, Carbon Dioxide, Toluene, Xylene, and Acetone.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer had portable fire extinguishers that were not mounted, located, identified and readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:     East Wall of Shop - There was a fire extinguisher that was blocked by a can of refuse that was set directly in front of the fire extinguisher and not readily accessible in case of an emergency.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space shall be suitably guarded:    a) Shop Area - There was a stack of crates and material stored directly in front of a electrical panel that provided power to the outlets in the area.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a) East Wall - A two outlet electrical box had the cover slightly off and not effectively closed.      b) North Wall - There was an electrical box on the wall with a knockout missing.