OSHA Inspection: LASSETTER PROPANE, LLC

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.

Issued

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.