OSHA Inspection: DIXIE TANK COMPANY

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 the hazard of being struck-by material being lifted and or the rigging used to lift the material:     a. On or about October 24, 2013, the load hook connected to the 10-Ton P&H overhead crane, was not equipped with a safety latch to prevent accidental disengagement of the load rigging, exposing employees to falling object and struck by hazards.       b. On or about October 24, 2013, the load hook connected to the 5-Ton Cleveland overhead crane was equipped with a damaged safety latch and was not capable of preventing to prevent accidental disengagement of the load rigging, exposing employees to falling object and struck by hazards.       c. On or about October 24, 2013, the load hook connected to the 5-Ton Cleveland Tramrail underhung crane was not equipped with a safety latch to prevent to prevent accidental disengagement of the load rigging, exposing employees to falling object and struck by hazards.       d. On or about October 24, 2013, the load hook connected to the 5-Ton P&H South monorail crane was not equipped with a safety latch to prevent to prevent accidental disengagement of the load rigging, exposing employees to falling object and struck by hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 being struck by and crush hazards from a moving suspended load:       a. On or about November 1, 2013, numerous safety deficiencies related to functional operating mechanisms, deteriorations and/or wearing of components, including but not limited to the hoist, trolley, bridge and electrical systems were identified with the 5-Ton Cleveland Tramrail underhung crane, exposing employees to falling object, shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.       b. On or about November 1, 2013, numerous safety deficiencies related to functional operating mechanisms, deteriorations and/or wearing of components, including but not limited to the hoist, trolley, wire rope and load block systems were identified with the North 5-Ton P&H monorail crane, exposing employees to falling object, struck-by and crushing hazards.     c. On or about November 1, 2013, numerous safety deficiencies related to functional operating mechanisms, deteriorations and/or wearing of components, including but not limited to the hoist, trolley and wire rope systems were identified with the South 5-Ton P&H monorail crane, exposing employees to falling object, shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:     a. On or about November 4, 2013, the pendant control box for the 10-Ton DeShazo overhead crane was not clearly marked for identification of functions, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,270 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Overhead cranes were not inspected for defects at intervals no greater than 1 month as defined in paragraph(j)(1)(ii)(a) for items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks:     a. On or about October 24, 2013, the 25-Ton P&H overhead crane was not inspected daily for defects of items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.     b. On or about October 24, 2013, the 10-Ton P&H overhead crane was not inspected daily for defects of items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.     c. On or about October 24, 2013, the 10-Ton DeShazo overhead crane was not inspected daily for defects of items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.     d. On or about October 24, 2013, the 5-Ton Cleveland overhead crane was not inspected daily for defects of items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.179 (j)(3) :The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(x) were not inspected for defects at intervals no greater than 12 months as defined in paragraph(j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:  a. On or about October 24, 2013, a complete periodic inspection of the 25-Ton P&H overhead crane was not conducted within the past 12 months to identify defects, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.  b. On or about October 24, 2013, a complete periodic inspection of the 10-Ton P&H overhead crane was not conducted within the past 12 months to identify defects, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.  c. On or about October 24, 2013, a complete periodic inspection of the 10-Ton DeShazo overhead crane was not conducted within the past 12 months to identify defects, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards..  d. On or about October 24, 2013, a complete periodic inspection of the 5-Ton Cleveland overhead crane was not conducted within the past 12 months to identify defects, exposing employees to falling object, electrical shock, struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(k)(2): Rated load test reports were not placed on file where they were readily available to appointed personnel:    a. On or about October 24, 2013, rate load test reports for the 25-Ton P&H overhead crane were not readily available to appointed personnel, exposing employees to falling object, struck-by and crushing hazards.     b. On or about October 24, 2013, rate load test reports for the 10-Ton P&H overhead crane were not readily available to appointed personnel, exposing employees to falling object, struck-by and crushing hazards.     c. On or about October 24, 2013, rate load test reports for the 10-Ton DeShazo overhead crane were not readily available to appointed personnel, exposing employees to falling object, struck-by and crushing hazards.     d. On or about October 24, 2013, rate load test reports for the 5-Ton Cleveland overhead crane were not readily available to appointed personnel, exposing employees to falling object, struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):       a. On or about October 21, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, two pulleys on the hydro-pressure pump were not equipped with a guard, exposing an employee to caught-in hazards.       b. On or about October 29, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, two pulleys on the hydro-pressure pump were not equipped with a guard, exposing an employee to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(3): Pulley(s) with cracks, or pieces broken out of the rims were used:  a. On or about October 21, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, the hydro-pressure pump electric drive motor pulley was damaged, exposing an employee to struck-by and caught-in hazards.     b. On or about October 29, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, the hydro-pressure pump electric drive motor pulley was damaged, exposing an employee to struck-by and caught-in hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)    a. On or about October 21, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, a belt connecting two drive pulleys on the hydro-pressure pump was not equipped with a guard, exposing an employee to caught-in hazards.     b. On or about October 29, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, a belt connecting two drive pulleys on the hydro-pressure pump was not equipped with a guard, exposing an employee to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:       a. On or about October 24, 2013, in Shop 5, adjacent to the welding area, employees were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields, exposing them to ultraviolet radiation and intense visible light hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:       a. On or about October 24, 2013, in Shop 6, the Detail Shop, 460 volt electrical power disconnect switch box for the Piranha P-50 Ironworker had two unused openings in the box that were not effectively closed, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:        a. On or about October 21, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, the flexible cord connected to the electrical receptacle box used to power the hydro-pressure pump was not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws and exposed an employee to electrical shock hazards.   b. On or about October 21, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, the flexible cord used to supply electrical power from the electrical receptacle box to the electric drive motor of the hydro-pressure pump was not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws and exposed an employee to electrical shock hazards.   c. On or about October 29, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, the flexible cord connected to the electrical receptacle box used to power the hydro-pressure pump was not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws and exposed an employee to electrical shock hazards.   d. On or about October 29, 2013, at the hydro-pressure testing area of Shop 5, the flexible cord used to supply electrical power from the electrical receptacle box to the electric drive motor of the hydro-pressure pump was not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws and exposed an employee to electrical shock hazards.