OSHA Inspection: BLUE SLOPE SAWDUST, INC.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the following sets of fixed stairs had not been provided with proper railings:  A.      A midrail had not been provided on the access stairs from the shop floor to the parts storage room.  B.     A midrail had not been provided on the right side descending and no railing was provided on the left side descending of the stairs leading from the shop floor to the office.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, chain alloy slings used for lifting vehicle components were not provided with identification tags.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s):   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, a six foot long, single leg chain alloy sling used for lifting vehicle components had a common bolt used to secure a hook attachment onto the end of the sling.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:  Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2013, chain alloy slings used for lifting vehicle components were not subject to periodic, documented inspections.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the work rests provided on the Miller Falls wall bracket mounted off hand grinder were not adjusted to within one eighth of an inch of the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the Millers Falls wall bracket mounted off hand grinder was not provided with a tongue guard on either side.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   Mechanic Shop:  Air nozzles used for cleaning purposes measured approximately 100 p.s.i., dead-ended, when tested.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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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:   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, an oxygen cylinder was stored next to an acetylene cylinder.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the working space around following electrical equipment was used for storage:  A.      A large workbench used to store engine parts, components and hoses was located in front the Federal Pacific circuit breaker panel located along the bay wall.  B.     A cooler, crates, bucket of sand and cleaning items were stored in front of the main disconnect and a circuit breaker box near the entrance of the shop.  C.     An engine hoist and plywood was stored in front of the Challenger sub-panel.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:   Mechanic Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the following electrical equipment did not have a permanent path to ground:  A.     A Solar battery charger was missing the ground pin on the attachment plug.  B.     Two wall mounted receptacles located on either side of the Mechanics tool box showed an open ground when tested.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Company:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program to inform employees about chemicals used in the workplace including, but not limited to, propane, compressed welding gases, welding rods and wire, fuels, oils, lubricants, cleaners and various aerosol products used to repair and maintain vehicles.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   Outside Fueling Station:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, two storage tanks that contained Diesel Fuel, a Category 3 flammable liquid, were not provided with labeling to indicate the identity of the contents of each tank.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   Outside Fueling Station:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, two storage tanks that contained Diesel Fuel, a Category 3 flammable liquid, were not labeled with the appropriate hazard warning for the contents of each tank.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   Company:   On, or about, March 4, 2014, the company had not provided information and training to employees regarding the Hazard Communication Standard, container labeling, safety data sheets and safe use and handling methods of hazardous chemicals and materials provided for use.  Abatement Note:  As of December 1, 2013, employee training must include information about the new Safety Data Sheet format and new container labeling methods, including pictograms.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(c)(5)(i)(i): Containers, regulating equipment, manifolds, pipe, tubing, and hose were not located so as to minimize exposure to abnormally high temperatures, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.   Workbench Near Entrance to the Shop:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, a propane hand torch assembly was stored upright and unsupported on the workbench.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   Outside Fueling Station:  On, or about, March 4, 2014, the portable fire extinguisher provided at the fueling station appeared to be discharged and was not marked or tagged to indicate that it had been inspected within the previous twelve months.