OSHA Inspection: WEBB BROTHERS TRANSFER, INC.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):   Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, an exit door at the back of the workshop was blocked with materials, tires and tools, exposing employees to fire hazard in case of emergency.  b)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, an exit door in the paint shop was partially blocked with a bucket.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."   a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, an "Exit" sign was not clearly marked and visible on an exit door at the paint shop.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iv): "Security." The storage area shall be protected against tampering or trespassers where necessary and shall be kept free of weeds, debris and other combustible material not necessary to the storage.  a)   On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, a large storage tank that contained hydrauliic oil at the back of the workshop was not kept free of weeds.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6): Sources of ignition. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be handled, drawn, or dispensed where flammable vapors may reach a source of ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated localities. "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present.   a)     At the back of the workshop, on or about November 29, 2012, and at times prior to, a large above ground storage tank that contained propane was not labeled "No Smoking".   b)    At the back of the workshop, on or about November 29, 2012, and at times prior to, a large above ground storage tank that contained hydraulic oil was not labeled "No Smoking".   c)    At the back of the workshop, on or about November 29, 2012, and at times prior to, a large above ground storage tank that contained engine oil was not labeled "No Smoking".     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10):   Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken.  a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at time prior to, a large above ground storage tank for propane was not protected against collision damage from vehicles, exposing employees to fire hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(7):   Fire protection. Storage locations other than supply depots separated and located apart from dealer, reseller, or user establishments shall be provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 8-B, C.  a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at time prior to, a fire extinguisher was not posted at or near the large above ground storage tank for propane, exposing employees to fire hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $1,020

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1):     General. Washing facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.    a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, employer did not keep toilet facilities clean, orderly and in a sanitary condition, exposing employees to health hazards.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(h):     Food handling. All employee food service facilities and operations shall be carried out in accordance with sound hygienic principles. In all places of employment where all or part of the food service is provided, the food dispensed shall be wholesome, free from spoilage, and shall be processed, prepared, handled, and stored in such a manner as to be protected against contamination.   [39 FR 23502, June 27, 1974, as amended at 40 FR 18446, April 28, 1975; 40 FR 23073, May 28, 1975; 43 FR 49748, Oct. 24, 1978; 63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998; 76 FR 33607, June 8, 2011]    a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to,  employees used microwave placed in toilet facilities for their food, exposing employees to food contamination.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.       a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at time prior to, employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers, mounted, located and identified them in the workshop and paint shop so that they are readily accesssible to employees, exposing employees to possible injuries.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3):     Unauthorized personnel shall not be permitted to ride on powered industrial trucks. A safe place to ride shall be provided where riding of trucks is authorized.    a)  On or about November 2, 2012 and at time prior to, employees were elevated on wooden pallet that was not securely attached to a forklift, exposing employees to fall hazard of more than 4 ft.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.       a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, employees operated a forklift that did not have a functioning back-up alarm or a functioning horn. Employees used the forklift to move materials and lift up employees in the workshop, exposing employees to struck-by and crush hazards.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, electrical disconnects in the paint shop were blocked with equipment and parts, exposing employees to eletrical shock hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(i):     All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in bathrooms or on rooftops shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.    a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, the employer did not have GFCI protected receptacles installed in the bathroom.  Employees used microwave plugged into a receptacle, exposing employees to eletrical shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(5):   Cord- and plug-connected appliances used in damp or wet locations, or by employees standing on the ground or on metal floors or working inside of metal tanks or boilers;  a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, employees used microwave plugged into a receptacle in a wet or damp workshop restroom, exposing employees to eletrical shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Covers and canopies.   a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, the covers on electrical receptacle box on the pole at the back of the workshop was missing, exposing employees to electrical shock hazard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

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29 CFR 1904.29(a):     Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.    a) On or about November 2, 2012 and at times prior to, the employer employer did not keep OSHA 300, 300-A and 301 records for work related injuries and illnesses.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):   Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  Throughout the production area (Body Shop and Garage), on November 14, 2012 and at times prior to, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program for employees who used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to propane, diesel fuel, motor oil, paints, primers, aerosol spray solvents, aluminum bright and truck wash acid, resulting in a chemical hazard.  Chemical Hazard.  Employees utilized one propane powered forklift to move large items and to provide employee access to elevated portions of vehicles and trailers.  Employees were exposed to diesel fuel, motor oil, and various aerosol spray solvents while working in the garage at the facility.  The garage was utilized for the maintenance of the mechanical systems of commercial trucks.  One employee was exposed to paints and primers while working in the body shop at the facility.  The body shop was utilized for the minor body repair and painting of commercial and non-commercial vehicles.    The employer did not maintain SDSs for the products that they used.  The employer did not develop or implement a written program describing the procedures for employee training or the availability of SDSs.  The employer did not have a policy that required container labeling.  The outdoor above ground storage tanks were not labeled or identified with any markings.  The employer did not train employees regarding SDSs or their availability.  Other than being instructed to wear PPE, the employees were not instructed regarding the safe use of the products.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):      The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:     Throughout the garage area, on November 14, 2012 and at times prior to, employees obtained diesel fuel, motor oil, waste oil from unlabeled aboveground storage tanks and truck wash acid from 55 gal. drums, resulting in a chemical hazard.     Chemical Hazard.  Employees in the garage area diesel fuel, motor oil and waste oil from aboveground storage tanks located on the exterior north side of the garage structure.  The diesel fuel and motor oil were utilized in the maintenance and repair of commercial trucks.  The waste oil generated from the maintenance and repair of the commercial trucks was placed in an aboveground storage tank and used to fuel a heater for the garage area.           The employer did not maintain SDSs for the products that they used.  The employer did not develop or implement a written program describing the procedures for employee training or the availability of SDSs.  The employer did not have a policy that required container labeling.  The outdoor aboveground storage tanks were not labeled or identified with any markings.  The employer did not train employees regarding SDSs or their availability.  Other than being instructed to wear PPE, the employees were not instructed regarding the safe use of the products.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):    Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   In the both the garage and the body shop, on November 14, 2012 and at times prior to, the employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for employees who used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to propane, diesel fuel, motor oil, paints, primers, and aerosol spray solvents, resulting in a chemical hazard.  Chemical Hazard.  The employer did not maintain SDSs for the hazardous materials that they used.  The employer did not develop or implement a written program describing the procedures for employee training or the availability of SDSs.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):    Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   In both the garage and body shop, on November 14, 2012 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees who used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to propane, diesel fuel, motor oil, paints, primers, and aerosol spray solvents, resulting in a chemical hazard.   Chemical Hazard.  Employees utilized one propane powered forklift to move large items and to provide employee access to elevated portions of vehicles and trailers.  Employees were exposed to diesel fuel, motor oil, and various aerosol spray solvents while working in the garage at the facility.  The garage was utilized for the maintenance of the mechanical systems of commercial trucks.  One employee was exposed to paints and primers while working in the body shop at the facility.  The body shop was utilized for the minor body repair and painting of commercial and non-commercial vehicles.     The employer did not maintain SDSs for the products that they used.  The employer did not develop or implement a written program describing the procedures for employee training or the availability of SDSs.  The employer did not have a policy that required container labeling.  The outdoor above ground storage tanks were not labeled or identified with any markings.  The employer did not train employees regarding SDSs or their availability.  Other than being instructed to wear PPE, the employees were not instructed regarding the safe use of the products.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.