OSHA Inspection: FORT LOUDON TERMINAL COMPANY INC

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) Electrical Shed - On or about 1/14/14, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when blanks in the panel box were not closed.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Electrical Shed - On or about 1/14/14, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the panel boxes were wired using inappropriate flexible cords.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(f)(1)(i): Crane or derrick operating controls were not clearly marked and no chart was posted at the operator's position indicating their function.  (a) Upper Landing, Manitowoc 3900 - On or about 1/14/14, operating controls were not clearly marked.  (b) Lower Landing, Manitowoc 3500 - On or about 1/14/14, operating controls were nor clearly marked.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(f)(10)(i): There were no portable fire extinguishers of at least 5-BC rating or equivalent in the cab of the crane or derrick.  a) Upper Landing, Manitowoc 3900 - On or about 1/14/14, the crane was not equipped with a fire extinguisher.

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(k)(4): A record of monthly inspections was not maintained for 6 months in or on the crane or derrick, or at the terminal.   a) Upper Landing, Manitowoc 3900 - On or about 1/14/14, monthly inspections were not being conducted on the crane.   b) Lower Landing, Manitowoc 3500 - On or about 1/14/14, monthly inspections were not being conducted on the crane.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).