OSHA Inspection: SUPREME OIL COMPANY INC.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall and trip hazards.      a)  Receiving Loading Dock, Trailer Toward Rear of Yard, 80 S. Dean Street:  Employees, when manually removing cargo from trailers, were exposed to trip hazards from a floor opening resulting from the lack of a dock plate, or equivalent device, on or about 4/25/13.     NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked.     a)  80 S. Dean Street:  Employees, who were tasked with strapping loose material onto pallets, were working in an area heavily traveled with forklift traffic and were exposed to the hazards of being struck by a forklift.  This work area was not appropriately marked as to delineate the travel aisles for forklift operation from the pallet strapping area, on or about 3/5/2013.     NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings.    a)  Receiving Dock, Trailer Closer to Street, 80 S. Dean Street:  Walking platform, approximately 4' above ground surface, was not protected with standard railings; thereby, exposing employees to a fall hazard, on or about 4/25/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side.    a)  Rear of 100 S. Dean Street Building:  Open sided stairway, measured to be approximately 36" wide and used by employees to access elevated conveyor system, was missing a stair railing on one side, on or about 4/9/2013.      NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,770 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing did not consist of an intermediate rail.    a)  Rear of 100 S. Dean Street Building:  Railing for an elevated platform approximately 15' above ground surface was missing an intermediate rail, on or about 4/9/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,770 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(e): Fixed stairs was not installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 deg. and 50 deg., and did not have rise/tread dimensions within the permissible range to those given in Table D-1.      a)  100 S. Dean Street:  Fixed stair by Dyco machine was installed at an angle of approximately 55 degrees, and had a rise of approximately 11", and a tread of approximately 2", which are dimensions that will not produce a stairway within the permissible range to those given in Table D-1, on or about 4/9/2013.    b)    Outside Rear, 100 S. Dean Street:  Fixed stair, used to access elevated platform, was installed at an angle of approximately 50 degrees, and had a rise of approximately 12", and a tread of approximately 5", which are dimensions that will not produce a stairway within the permissible range to those given in Table D-1, on or about 4/9/2013.        NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(f): All treads were not reasonably slip-resistant and the nosings were not of nonslip finish.     a)  Outside Rear, 100 S. Dean Street:  Outdoor stairway, used to access elevated platform, had tread runs measuring approximately 5" and were not reasonably slip-resistant, on or about 4/9/2013.      NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(e)(1): A side-hinged door was not used to connect any room to an exit route.    a)  80 S. Dean Street, Loading Dock:  Roll down doors were used to connect production room to exit route, on or about 3/5/2013.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,520 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route was not kept free and unobstructed.    a)  80 S. Dean Street, Loading Dock Area:  Exit route was obstructed by palletized products, on or about 3/5/2013.    b)  80 S. Dean Street, Alongside Blue Cheese Mixer:  Exit route was obstructed by palletized products, on or about 4/25/2013.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,520 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".    a)  80 S. Dean Street, Loading Dock Area:  Designated exit was not marked by a sign reading "Exit", on or about 3/5/2013.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.    a)  80 & 100 S. Dean Street:  The employer did not provide effective training for all employees covered by the lockout/tagout standard and did not ensure that all employees understood the purpose, function, and restrictions of the energy control program, on or about 2/21/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,770 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    a)  Vinegar Fill Area:  Eye wash station located by the vinegar filling line, was blocked by pallets of product, on or about 3/5/2013.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval.    a)  Throughout Facility, 80 & 100 S. Dean Street:  A man cage, attached and elevated by company forklifts, was used without having forklift manufacturer's prior written approval, on or about 3/5/2013.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1): A safe distance was not maintained approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead.    a)  80 S. Dean Street:  Forklifts were observed traveling within feet of each other throughout facility; thereby, not maintaining required truck length, on or about 4/25/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation or rotating parts.    a)  Maintenance Shop, 100 S. Dean Street:  A band saw used to cut metal and plastic had an unguarded blade approximately 9" in length, on or about 4/2/2013.    b)  Palletizer Area, 80 S. Dean Street:  Employees were not protected from the rotating parts of the Columbia FL500 Palletizer machine, on or about 4/25/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was missing.    a)  Maintenance Shop, 80 S. Dean Street:  Dayton bench grinder was missing tongue guards, on or about 3/5/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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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.    a)  Maintenance Shop, 80 S. Dean Street:  Metal electrical wall mount four outlet receptacle box was used as part of an extension cord, on or about 3/5/2013.    b)  Maintenance Shop, 80 S. Dean Street:  Metal electrical wall mount two outlet receptacle box was used as part of an extension cord, on or about 3/5/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions.    a)  Blue Cheese Line:  Conductors entering control box for bowl mixer were not protected from abrasions, on or about 3/5/2013.    b)  Blue Cheese Line:  Conductors entering junction box for conveyor over Simplex machine were not protected from abrasions, on or about 3/5/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    a)  Mustard Line Area, 80 S. Dean Street:  Unused opening in junction box was not closed, on or about 3/5/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover.    a)  Conference Room, 80 S. Dean Street:  Electrical outlet box was without a cover, on or about 3/7/2013.         NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    a)  Maintenance Shop, 80 S. Dean Street:  Flexible cable was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to energize a receptacle box from a panel box, on or about 3/5/2013.    b)  80 S. Dean Street, Wall by Columbia Palletizer:  Flexible cable, used as a substitute for fixed wiring, was used for a secondary electrical energy supply for the Mima equipment, on or about 3/5/2013.    c)  80 S. Dean Street, Mustard Line Area:  Flexible cable, used as a substitute for fixed wiring, was used for a secondary electrical energy supply for the Simplex equipment, on or about 3/5/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced.    a)  Oil Fill Line, 80 S. Dean Street:  Flexible cord, used to energize the control panel for the Oil Fill machine, was spliced without retaining insulation and outer sheath properties, on or about 3/7/2013.    b)  Trailer Yard, 80 S. Dean Street:  Flexible cord, used to energize the refrigeration system on a storage trailer, was spliced without retaining insulation and outer sheath properties, on or about 4/9/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $48,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in the activities covered by this section.       a)  80 & 100 S. Dean Street:  The employer did not provide to those employees required to perform servicing and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to, the Uniloy Milacron Blow Molder, Serial Number NO1NOAA010013, and the Columbia Palletizer Shrink Wrapper, Serial Number 19086, procedures necessary to ensure the control of potentially hazardous energy, on or about 3/5/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $33,000 · Current $22,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Floors of workrooms were not maintained, so far as practical, in a dry condition.    a)  Mustard Line Area, 80 S. Dean Street:  Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards due to the presence of water and salad oil on the floor, on or about 3/5/2013.    b)  Salad Oil Filling Line, 80 S. Dean Street:  Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards due to the presence of salad oil on the floor, on or about 3/5/2013.    c)  Maintenance Shop Area, 80 S. Dean Street:  Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards due to the presence of water and petroleum based on the floor, on or about 4/25/2013.       NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    Supreme Oil Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 316387588, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 881 North Main Street, Brundidge, AL.