OSHA Inspection: CHOCTAW TRANSPORTATION CO. INC.

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(1): Valve protection caps were not in place and secure.     a) 16020 Highway 104 W - On or about 6/7/12, employees were exposed to fire/explosion hazards when the valve caps were not in place and secure on compressed gas cylinders.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(9):     Acetylene cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried.    a) 16020 Highway 104 W - On or about 6/7/12, employees were exposed to fire/explosion hazards when acetylene cylinders were not secure.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(d)(1):     For each vessel being worked, there was not at least one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, available to be permanently equipped with bridles for attachment to the hoisting gear.    a) 16020 Highway 104 W - On or about 6/7/12 - a stokes basket/stretcher was not available at the site.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(e)(1):     The employer did not ensure that there was in the vicinity of each vessel being worked, at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch life-ring with no less than 90 feet of line attached,    a) 16020 Highway 104 W - On or about 6/7/12, life rings were not equipped with the required 90 feet of rope.