DAWSONVILLE, GA —
OSHA Inspection: AMICALOLA PROPANE, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of AMICALOLA PROPANE, INC. in 124 EASY STREET, DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534 (NAICS 424720). OSHA activity number 337732614.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- AMICALOLA PROPANE, INC.
- Site address
- 124 EASY STREET
- City
- DAWSONVILLE
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30534
- Mailing
- 383 HIGHWAY 53 WEST, DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 424720
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.180 D04
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard: On or about December 5, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; The Karry Krane operated by the employees that had deficiencies such as but not limited to broken propane tank mounting bracket, inoperative handbrakes, horn and backup alarm, starter switch, and crane winch assembly, was not inspected monthly.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1900
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.180 H02 II
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- May 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.180(h)(2)(ii): The load was not attached to the hook by means of slings or other approved devices. On or about December 5, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; The employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while using a makeshift six chain sling with no manufacturer identification markings to determine the safe work load to lift three propane tanks.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.180 H03 III B
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(iii)(b): During hoisting, care was not taken to ensure that the load did not contact any obstructions. On or about December 5, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534; The bottom of the propane tanks being moved by the employees with the Karry Krane struck the regulator valve and line on the tank located on the flatbed trailer causing the 325 gallon tank to be knocked onto the ground.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1900
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer: On or about December 6, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; The two chain sling with missing latches on the hook that were being used to lift propane tanks was not inspected.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- May 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach: On or about December 6, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; The six leg bridle chain sling used by the employees to lift the propane tanks did not have a permanently attached identification tag with the size, grade, rated capacity, and reach of the sling.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E02 II
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- May 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s): On or about December 6, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; The six leg bridle chain sling used by the employees to lift the propane tanks were attached to the master link with 5/16 small shackles not designed by the manufacture.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E03 I
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- May 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis: On or about December 6, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; The chain sling with missing latches on the hook that were being used to lift propane tanks was not inspected on a regular basis.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E03 II
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2013
- Abate by
- May 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination: On or about December 6, 2012 at 124 Easy Street Dawsonville, GA 30534 and 1879 Highway 52E Dahlonega, GA 30533; No records or documents were available for the chain sling used by the employees to lift propane tanks that weighed up to 500 lbs. where the safety latch was missing from the hook.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 337732614.
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