OSHA Inspection: VIDALIA AUTO SALVAGE, INC.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:     a) In the outside storage area, on or about and at times preceding to February 13, 2013, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were not secured, to prevent them from falling or rolling, exposing employees to the hazards associated with broken bones, burns, lacerations, and bruises.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damange, or tampering by unauthorized persons.    a)  In Salvage Yard, on or about and at times proceeding to February 13, 2013, propane tank was not secured in a manner to protect against damaging contract from vehicles, exposing employees to the hazards asscoiated with explosion, burns, and smoke inhalation.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a) Throughout the work facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 13, 2013, fire extinguishers were not mounted and identified as to their location, exposing employees to the hazards associated with burns and smoke inhalation.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.    a) Garage area, on or about and at times preceding to February 13, 2013, fire extinguishers were discharged, exposing employees to a fire hazard, exposing employees to the hazards associated with burns and smoke inhalation.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  (a) Throughout the plant facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 13, 2013, employees were not familiarized with the use of fire extinguishers during incipient fire usage, exposing employees to the hazards associated with burns and smoke inhalation.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICAION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:     a) Salvage Yard, on or about and at times proceeding to February 13, 2013, yard employees had not received training on Anthony front end loader and Bobcat operated in yard area, exposing employees to the hazards associated with death, broken bones, lacerations, and bruises.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Forklift examinations were not made at least daily.  a) In the Salvage Yard, on or about and it times proceeding to February 13, 2013, powered industrial truck inspections were not conducted and recorded on a daily basis, exposing employees to the hazards associated with death, broken bones, lacerations, and bruises.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICAION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    (a) Outside Storage Area, on or about and at times proceeding to February 13, 2013, an oxygen and an acetylene and propane cylinders were stored without valve protective caps, exposing employees to the hazards associated with explosion, burns, and smoke inhalation.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least:      a)  In auto salvage yard, on concrete slab, on or about and at times preceding to February 13, 2013, oxygen cylinder was stored adjacent to an acetylene and propane cylinder, exposing employees to the hazards associated with explosion, burns, and smoke inhalation.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 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) Throughout the worksite, on or about and at times proceeding to February 13, 2013, a written hazard communication program had not been to developed to address workplace chemicals such as but not limited to; diesel fuel, gasoline, hydraulic fluids, oxygen, acetylene, and propane.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 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:  a) Throughout the plant facility, on or about and at times proceeding to February 13, 2013, a safety data sheet was not maintained for chemicals such as but not limited to; propane, acetylene, oxygen, hydraulic fluid, lubricants, and diesel fuel.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 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) Throughout the work area, on or about and at times preceding to February 13, 2013, employees were not trained on workplace chemicals such as but not limited to; propane, hydraulic fluid, acetylene, oxygen, lubricants, and diesel fuel.