OSHA Inspection: API OF NH REALTY, LLC

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2): The storage and/or handling of liquid petroleum gas fuel was not in accordance with NFPA Storage and Handling of Liquid Petroleum Gases (NFPA 58-1969).    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that propane tanks were stored ito prevent physical damage and tampering, and did impede the safe egress of occupants.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.102(a):     The in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and utilization of acetylene in cylinders was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet G-1-1966, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6.    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that acetylene cylinders were stored in an area protected from moving objects and tampering.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6.    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that storage of compressed nitrogen cylinders were protected from  heavy moving objects and tampering and the names of the gases being stored was not prominently listed.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years.    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Street, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012,the employer failed to ensure that powered industrial truck operators received performance evaluations every three years.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle.    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that a powered industrial truck was examined prior to its use.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that unused openings in an electrical control panel were effectively closed.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage.    (a) Location - Behind storage shelf, 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that an exit sign was protected from physical damage.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.    (a) Location - 10 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA:    On or about 9/13/2012, the employer failed to ensure that the areas directly in front of electrical control panels were not used for storage.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    Location - 10 Elizbeth Street, Chemsford, MA:  On or about 9/13/12, employer failed to guard live electrical parts from accidental contact.