OSHA Inspection: COAL CITY COB CO. INC.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 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 was 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 hazards of being struck by the load:    On or about February 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, on the Hydrogen chloride acid transfer station, a Larin 1 ton chain hoist in use by employees to raise, lower and support the transfer pump and hoses was not frequently or periodically inspected to ensure safe operation.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    On or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto, employees working from the chemical transfer stations upper work platforms were exposed to an unprotected fall of approximately 12 feet to the concrete below where sections of the platforms were unguarded.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about February 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the rail yard, employees operated a 1999 Dodge 1500 pickup without wearing the protective seat belt provided exposing employees to the hazards of falling out and ran-over.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about February 3, 2014, at the AVGAS chemical transfer station, the employer did not ensure that the 220 volt flexible power cord was free from cuts, splices, and tears that exposed employees to the hazards of electrical shock.