OSHA Inspection: SIDLE TRANSIT SERVICE INC

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure employees were protected with an intermediate rail on the stairwell, leading to the parts storage area.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure an energy control program was implemented for equipment including but not limited to bench grinder, drill press, other maintenance equipment and/or trucks in for service.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:    On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure the rated load marking was plainly marked on each side of the crane.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Overhead cranes were not inspected for defects on a daily basis for items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks:    On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure each employee operating an overhead crane conducted frequent inspections prior to use. Cranes were operated a few times a week and no inspections were conducted by operators.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure a complete periodic inspection was conducted on overhead crane within the last 12 months.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1): A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not implement a preventative maintenance program for the overhead crane based on the manufacturers recommendations.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure the upper limit switch was inspected at the beginning of each shift, prior to crane operation.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 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 March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that alloy steel chain slings were inspected for damage or defects by a competent person before use.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 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 March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that alloy steel chain slings had permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:     On March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that there were periodic inspections on the alloy steel chain slings.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:     On March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the work rest on the left side of the Stoux bench grinder, located near the parts washer in the maintenance shop, was adjusted properly.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On March 7, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that the tongue guard on the left side of the Stoux bench grinder, located near the parts washer in the maintenance shop, was adjusted properly.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1925.00 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.:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure the compressed air used for cleaning tools, shop equipment and employee clothing, was regulated at 30  p.s.i.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 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 one-half hour:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the oxygen cylinder, located next to the garage door way on a cart, was properly stored and separated from an acetylene fuel gas cylinder.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure the metal junction box was mounted to a fixed surface in accordance with its listing and labeling.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that frayed extension cords were removed from service.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1155.00 Reduced

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:    On or about March 7, 2013 the employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program was maintained at the facility. Employees were required to use chemicals including but not limited to: acetylene, oxygen, and Citrol.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 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 in use:     On or about March 7, 2013 the employer did not ensure a material safety data sheets were maintained at the facility. Employees were required to use chemicals including but not limited to: acetylene, oxygen, and Citrol.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure hazardous communication training was conducted with all employees at the facility. Chemicals used include but were not limited to acetylene, oxygen, and citrol.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):     On March 7, 2013, the employer did not conduct any hazard assessment of the workplace to determine what personal protective equipment is required.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not have an educational program to train employees on the principles of fire extinguisher use in the workplace and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.      Note:  Employer may exercise one of the following options:      1)  Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the   distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75' to the nearest extinguisher for Class A   fires and 50" to the nearest unit for Class B fires) and provide training and education for all  employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire   fighting as required in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR 1910.157 also   apply.      2)   Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1),  designate certain employees  to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employee to  immediately evacuate upon the sounding of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an   emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and train/educate designated employees   per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of   29 CFR 1910.157(d).      3)   Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of   employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy includes  an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38 (a)  and (b).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to  include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that  a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107  relating to use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided but no   intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(a) and (f) are still applicable (inspection,  maintenance and testing of equipment).