OSHA Inspection: EAGLE UNITED TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a) Wash bay, employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 12 feet while climbing on truck trailers during washing activities, on or about June 1, 2012.    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(4)(ii):     Ladder stands did not have at least two (2) of the four (4) casters and were not of the swivel type:    a) Wash bay, a mobile ladder stand did not have devices that locked the wheels or otherwise prevented movement of the platform when an employee was standing on it, June 26, 2012.    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5):     Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.     a) Wash bay, the grating cover to the central floor drain had several sections, which corners had sunken to approximately 1 3/4 inches below the floor level, thus creating a tripping hazard, June 26, 2012.    b) Wash bay, the grating cover to the central floor drain had several sections, which corners had raised above the concrete walking surface of the floor approximately 1 3/4 inches,  thus creating a tripping hazard, June 26, 2012.    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(3):     When the employer decided its employees would not enter permit spaces, the employer did not take effective measures to prevent its employees from entering the permit spaces:    a) Wash bay, employees received verbal training that they were not to enter truck tanks with their bodies during the cleaning.  The company written Safety Rules Agreement contradicted this direction by stating that full body entry into tanks was acceptable and required a PVC suit, safety harness and respiratory protection.  Employees stated that they commonly reached into the tanks with their hands to wash with spray wands.  No effective means of preventing entry into confined spaces was implemented, June 26, 2012.    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED"    b) Outside yard, two manholes which lead to sewage pumps and equipment were not locked in a closed position or clearly labeled with warnings that conveyed that no entry was permitted, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION - NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4):     Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface    a) Break and Wash room, a toggle switch mounted in a duplex box above the wash sink was not equipped with a cover, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION - NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Break and Wash room, a duplex receptacle box mounted on the southwestern wall was missing its cover, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION - NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"    b) Pump and Chemical room, a duplex receptacle box mounted on the upper north eastern wall, with several extension cords attached, was not affixed to the enclosure box was missing its cover, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"    c) Pump and Chemical room, a circuit breaker panel box was missing its cover, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Break and Wash room, a circuit breaker box was missing one of its knockouts on the face panel , June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):     Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) Pump and Chemical room, three surface mount circuit breaker boxes were used to provide overcurrent and limited switching control.  None had effective, legible markings which would provide quick and ready identification of each circuit protected by breaker, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) Pump and Chemical room, 120 volt, single phase electrical equipment was connected to a duplex outlet with a multi-plug adapter, thus interrupting the effective path to ground, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A):     Temporary wiring was used for permanent circuits and not during and for remodeling, maintenance, or repair of buildings, structures, or equipment, and similar activities    a) a) Pump and Chemical room, 120 volt, single phase electrical equipment including a soap pump was powered by flexible cords for a time period exceeding 90 days, June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):     Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    a) Pump and Chemical room, a 120 volt, single phase soap pump was powered by flexible cord which had splices in two conductors via wire nuts and tape, outside of an approved enclosure,  June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Pump and Chemical room, a 120 volt, single phase piece of equipment was powered by flexible cord which had the outer cover pulled out of the male plug,  June 26, 2012    "ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED"