OSHA Inspection: DIAZ TRUCKING

Issued

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii):  Employer did not ensure rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:    On or about November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when jacks used to raise 15 ton tractor trailers were not legibly marked or load rated for use.

Issued

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a):  Employer did not ensure jacks used constantly or intermittently at the shop was not thoroughly inspected at least once every six months:    On or about Norvermber 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto at the Diaz Trucking shop employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using jacks to raise a 15 ton tractor trailer(s) that had not been inspected and/or maintained.

Issued

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(iii):  Employer did not ensure loads were cribbed, blocked or otherwise secured immediately after being raised with a jack:    On or about November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, at the work site located at 1909 S. E. 3rd Street, Amarillo, Texas 79104, for the benefit of employees working under loads supported by Central Air over Hydraulic and MAC 2C brand bottle jacks, the employer failed to ensure that at all points in time blocking was provided and was sufficient strength to support the weight of the tractor trailers in case of jack failure.