OSHA Inspection: O'NEALE'S TRANSPORT, INC.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A)  Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when: The operator was observed to operate a vehicle in an unsafe manner.     a.   On or about 04/15/13,  O'Neale's Transport, Inc., Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - stream piece area, St Croix USVI.   Employees standing on top of intermodal container were exposed to fall from an elevation (8 ft. high), struck by & caught by hazards when one container was dragged against two stationary ones by a top loader.      Note:   Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $804 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:     Instance 1.   On or about 04/15/13,  Oneale's Transport , Inc.,  Wilfred Allick Transportation Center- room next to tire repair area, St Croix USVI. Employees worked and walked by acetylene & oxygen gas cylinders which were stored together, left standing near a wall and were not separated.       Instance 2.  On or about 04/15/2013, O'Neale's Transport, Inc., Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - Vehicle service area, St Croix USVI:  Employees worked and walked by acetylene & oxygen gas cylinders which were stored together, left standing near a wall and were not separated.       Instance 3.  On or about 04/15/2013, O'Neale's Transport, Inc., Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - Vehicle service area, St Croix USVI:  Employees worked and walked by acetylene & oxygen gas cylinders which were stored together, left standing inside a metal cabinet and were not separated.    NOTE:    Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:     a.     On or about 04/15/2013, O'Neale's Transport, Inc.,Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - Vehicle service area, St. Croix USVI:  Employees were using an electric battery charger with openings not effectively closed, therefore, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact.          Note :  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective.    a.   On or about 04/15/2013, O'Neale's Transport, Inc.,Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - Vehicle service area, St Croix USVI:  Employees were using an electric battery charger which its tool cord male connector lacks of ground prong.     Note:  Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(c)(5): Safety devices on powered industrial trucks were removed or made inoperative.     Instance 1.   On or about 04/15/13,  Oneale's Transport , Inc.,  Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - stream piece area, St Croix USVI.  An employee was operating a Kalmar top loader without an operational back-up alarm system.     Instance 2.   On or about 04/15/13,  Oneale's Transport , Inc.,  Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - stream piece area, St Croix USVI.  An employee was operating a Capacity hustler truck without a horn.    Note:   Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.71(f)(5):   Each tractor did not have all air lines connected when pulling trailers equipped with air brakes:      a.   On or about 04/15/13,  O'Neale's Transport, Inc., Wilfred Allick Transportation Center - stream piece area, St Croix USVI: Employees engaged in the marine terminal operations had been operating hustler trucks when pulling trailers, without having connected both air brake lines.        Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).