OSHA Inspection: KINDER MORGAN

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,000 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 (or equivalent).    (a) Access to the Manitowoc crane operator cab required employees to walk across a platform with an opening approximately 6 feet wide and 57 inches above ground level.  The opening is not guarded to protect employees from falling to the ground.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(c)(6): The step-across distance from the nearest edge of ladder to the nearest edge of equipment or structure was greater than 12 inches.    (a)  The exit and entry of the fixed ladder mounted at the pivot point of the radial conveyor required employees to step across a 16 inch gap approximately 13 feet up.  No grab rail or platform is provided in the 16 inch gap.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    (a) In the Main A Frame building an exit door was obstructed from opening in an emergency by a hasp which had been sucured with a bolt, and a hook type lock.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): A power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    (a) The steer tires on the 30000 lb Taylor Eagle fork lift #5 was not in safe operating condition in that the solid drive tires had been worn beyond their tread depth.  The side walls were cut and missing extensive amounts of rubber.    (Amended per ISA)

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

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, ingoing nip points, and rotating parts    (a) Guarding of the conveyor load out in the Main A Frame building was insufficient to restrain and protect employees from entering and accessing rotating pulleys and mechanical components during operation.    (b) In the shop the Dayton Model 32917B drill press Serial 18G, was not guarded to protect employees from rotating components and cutting tools.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $6,000

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:    (a)  Attached to the pallet wrapping device an outlet box was used as a junction box supplying power both to the device motor and an outlet.     (b)  An orange utility extension cord was used as a replacement power cord providing power to the pallet wrapping device

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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)  In the Salt buiilding the cord to a recently used industrial fan, approximately 4 feet in diameter, was missing the ground pin.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    (a) In the Salt building the cord supplying power to the pallet wrapping device was crushed and damage had occurred to the outer insulation jacket.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) In the Salt building a flexible cord was run through an opening in the base of the pallet wrapping device.   No cord connector was used either to close the opening or provide abrasion resistance.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a)  In the office conference room one of two 240 volt electrical panels had an exposed breaker opening.