OSHA Inspection: SCOTT FULCHER TRUCKING

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate use:    a.) Shop:  On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, an eyewash facility was not available.  Mechanics maintaining and servicing trucks were using hazardous corrosive chemicals.      Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a.)Shop: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were using hazardous chemicals such as Prodigy Sodium Phosphate Tribasic compound, Tire Release Mounting and Demounting Compound and Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner flammable compound.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a.) Shop:  On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a spray bottle with a liquid chemical compound, used to wash tires, was not labeled to indicate the name of the chemical substance in the bottle.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a.) Shop: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto,  a spray bottle with a liquid chemical compound, used to wash tires, was not labeled to inform of hazards of the chemical substance in the bottle.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used:    a.) Shop: On or About February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for Tire Release Mounting & Demounting Compound and the Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner were not available at the facility.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a.) Shop, North Side: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the bench grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard.  The distance between the abrasive wheel-periphery and the end of the abrasive wheel-enclosure was three fourth inch.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a.) Shop, North Side:  On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, compressed air at over 100 p.s.i. was used through an air nozzle to blow off metal shavings and to clean equipment.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(i):  All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in bathrooms or on rooftops did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:    a.) Shop: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the receptacle outlet inside the restroom and at a distance of 50 inches from the water sink was not equipped with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served:    a.) Shop, South West Corner: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a 15 Amp temporary power tap (surge protector) was used to energize equipment and appliances including, but not limited to, a microwave oven, a refrigerator, a coffee pot and a time card puncher.  The use of high power load equipment on a power strip was a potential fire hazard.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes or fittings were not effectively closed:    a.) Shop, Main Electrical Breaker Panel: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, two circuit breakers empty slots in the main power electrical panel, were not filled with blanks.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a.) Shop, South West Corner:  On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a receptacle without a face plate was used to energize multiple equipment and appliances exposing employees to the hazard of electric shock.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $595.00 · Current $298.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1904.32(b)(6): The employer did not post the summary no later than February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records and did not keep the posting in place until April 30:    a.) Establishment; On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, for the calendar year 2012 was not posted by February 1st.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Areas used for mercantile, business, industrial, or other storage purposes were not provided with a floor loading plate with the approval of the building officials or other qualified sources and posted in a conspicuous place.    a.)Shop Mezzanine: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the overhead mezzanine was used to store equipment and supplies.  The floor loading capacity was not determined and posted.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  A powered industrial truck in need of repair was not taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition:    a.) Yard: On or about February 15, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the Hyster 155 Forklift was leaking hydraulic fluid.  The seal packing in the hydraulic main cylinder was failing.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item