TIFTON, GA —
OSHA Inspection: SCALES EXPRESS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SCALES EXPRESS, INC. in 121 JORDAN ROAD, TIFTON, GA 31794 (NAICS 484121). OSHA activity number 338347834.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SCALES EXPRESS, INC.
- Site address
- 121 JORDAN ROAD
- City
- TIFTON
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 31794
- Mailing
- 121 JORDAN ROAD, TIFTON, GA 31794
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
- 484121
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about January 16, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the automotive servicing pit was guarded by a cover or guarded by removable standard railings consisting of top and intermediate rails when not in use, exposing employees to a fall hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1050
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.23 D01 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): The employer did not provide a standard handrail on stairs with four or more risers: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about January 16, 2013 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that employees using a five-riser stairway leading down into the automotive servicing pit having both sides enclosed were protected from potential fall hazards of about 4 feet due to the stairway missing at least one standard handrail. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.37 B06
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color: a) Maintenance Shop, Northwest Entrance/Exit - On or about January 16, 2013, the exit sign posted above the pedestrian door was not illuminated by a reliable light source, exposing employees to possible fire hazards. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $892.5
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): a) In the maintenance shop, on or about at times prior to January 16, 2013, the employer did not ensure a pedestrian door that lead to the exterior of the building and that was not used as an "EXIT" or any other means of egress was labeled "NOT AN EXIT," exposing employees to the hazards associated with burns and smoke inhalation. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.110 D10
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic: a) Exterior Wall of Maintenance Shop, Between Exit of Bay Doors - On or about January 16, 2013, the employer did not ensure that a 250-gallon liquefied petroleum (propane) tank was protected against accidental impact from vehicular traffic, exposing employees to a possible fire hazard. b) Exterior Wall of Maintenance Shop, Near Service Truck Parking - On or about January 16, 2013, the employer did not ensure that a 150-gallon liquefied petroleum (propane) tank was protected against accidental impact from vehicular traffic, exposing employees to possible fire hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1750
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.253 B04 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $1,488 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about January 16, 2013 the employer stored one oxygen cylinder and one liquefied petroleum gas cylinder, which were not connected for use, on a storage rack located immediately adjacent to each other exposing employees to a possible fire hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1487.5
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about January 16, 2013, there was no strain relief on the cable of the pump panel for the air compressor, exposing the inner sheathing of the wiring, thus exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1050
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about January 16, 2013, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a written hazard communication program at the workplace, exposing employees to possible skin, eye, and respiratory irritations from chemicals including but not limited to oxygen and acetylene being used for welding, washing detergent for trucks, and chemicals such as diesel fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, oil, antifreeze, and grease/degreaser, etc. used to service vehicles. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 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: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about January 16, 2013, employees were not provided with effective hazardous communication training, exposing employees to possible skin, eye, and respiratory irritations from chemicals including but not limited to oxygen and acetylene being used for welding, washing detergent for trucks, and chemicals such as diesel fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, oil, antifreeze, and grease/degreaser, etc. used to service vehicles. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 F06 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- May 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v): a) Exterior Wall of Maintenance Shop, Between Exit of Bay Doors - On or about January 16, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the 150 -gallon bulk propane tank was labeled, tagged, or marked in any way with information regarding the hazards of the chemical, exposing employees to possible eye and skin irritations. b) Exterior Wall of Maintenance Shop, Near Service Truck Parking - On or about January 16, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the 250 -gallon bulk propane tank was labeled, tagged, or marked in any way with information regarding the hazards of the chemical, exposing employees to possible eye and skin irritations. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 338347834.
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