RICHLAND, MS —
OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN STATES UTILITY TRAILER SALES, INC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SOUTHERN STATES UTILITY TRAILER SALES, INC in 550 HIGHWAY 49 S, RICHLAND, MS 39218 (NAICS 811121). OSHA activity number 336785787.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SOUTHERN STATES UTILITY TRAILER SALES, INC
- Site address
- 550 HIGHWAY 49 S
- City
- RICHLAND
- State
- MS
- ZIP
- 39218
- Mailing
- P O BOX 6257, JACKSON, MS 39288
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 811121
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) Mechanic shop - On or about October 1, 2012, an employee was not wearing the seat belt when operating a powered industrial truck.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) Mechanic shop - On or about October 1, 2012, there was no facilities in the immediate area where batteries containing sulfuric acid were removed and replaced in vehicles and or trailers for drenching or flushing the eyes and body. b) Parts department- On or about October 1, 2012, there was no facilities in the immediate area where batteries containing sulfuric acid were handled, charged, and/or stored for drenching or flushing the eyes and body.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1200
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): a) Mechanic shop - On or about October 1, 2012, fork truck operators were not evaluated as required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1200
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.179 G01 IV
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,570 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(iv): Multiple conductor cable was used with a suspended pushbutton station, but the station was not supported in some satisfactory manner that protected the electrical conductors against strain: a) Mechanic shop - On or about October 1, 2012, the overhead crane's pushbutton station had a loose strain relief cable at the top of the conductor cable.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $3570
1910.179 J02
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard a) Mechanic shop - On or about October 1, 2012, frequent inspection of the overhead crane had not been conducted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $0 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) Mechanic shop - On or about October 1, 2012, the ice machine had a ground prong missing on the plug.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $1785
1904.4 A
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 11, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $595 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent. a) 550 Hwy 49 South in Richland, MS - On or about October 1, 2012, the employer failed to maintain the OSHA Log 300 for the years 2008, 2009, and 2010 or the OHSA 300A Summary for the years 2008 and 2009.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $595
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 336785787.
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