OSHA Inspection: SUPREME OIL COMPANY SOUTH, LLC

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:  a)  35lb. Oil line;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to hazardous energy (pneumatic) and struck-by and caught-in hazards in that the machine specific procedure did not outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout or tagout devices when performing maintenance on the machine (the energy control procedure did not correctly identify the main shut off valve for the pneumatic energy on the machine).

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3): Training program content. Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in accordance with paragraph (l) of this section:  a)  Throughout the facility;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were permitted to operate powered industrial trucks without the employer first ensuring that employees had received training in truck related and workplace related topics as required by the standard.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a)  Disconnect for MCCs 3 & 4 outside QA lab;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the 480 VAC main disconnect for MCCs 3 & 4 was not labeled to indicate its purpose, nor was it located near the equipment it controlled.  b)  Disconnect for Mustard Mill;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the 480 VAC disconnect for the Mustard Mill was not labeled to indicate its purpose, nor was it located near the equipment it controlled.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $22,000 · Current $13,200 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)  Mustard room;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to 55 1/2" fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on a platform with an open side that was not guarded by a standard railing.  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 895967, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 20, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 80 S. DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $33,000 · Current $19,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(e): Fixed stairs were installed at angles to the horizontal greater than 50 degrees:  a)  Uniloy machine in blow mold area;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to a 78" (6'-6") fall hazard in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs that are at an angle of 57.5 degrees to the horizontal when performing tasks such as straightening the blow pins, clearing jams and straightening the plastic.  b)  Stairs to mixer in kitchen;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to a 46" fall hazard in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs that are at an angle of 76.9 degrees to the horizontal when mixing product on the Admiration stand.  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.24(e), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 895967, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 20, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 80 S. DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  a)  Stairs at Uniloy machine in blow mold area;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 78" (6'-6") in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs (approximately 15" in width) that were not equipped with a standard stair railing which included a mid-rail when performing tasks such as but not limited to straightening the blow pins, clearing jams, and straightening the plastic.   b)  Stairs leading to Fleet Managers Office;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 72" (6') in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs that were not equipped with a standard stair railing on the open side when employees accessed offices.  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 895967, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 20, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 80 S. DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $44,000 · Current $26,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained, so far as practical, in a dry condition:  a)  35 lb. Oil Line;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to slip and fall hazards in that employees were permitted to walk and work in an area where oil and water were present resulting in the presence of slippery floors (there were no mats or drainage present and all employees were not provided with slip resistant shoes).  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 895967, CITATION NUMBER 3, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 20, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 80 S. DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631.  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 316387588, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 18, 2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 881 NORTH MAIN STREET, BRUNDIDGE AL 36010.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $23,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  a)  Equipment throughout the facility;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energy(s) and caught-in and struck-by hazards in that authorized employees had not been provided with the level of training required to that ensure the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the types and magnitudes of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means required for energy isolation and control (Authorized employees had not been trained on the machine specific lock-out tag-out procedures).  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 895967, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 12 AND WAS AFFIRMED  AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 20, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 80 S. DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $220 · Current $132 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a)  Battery changing station;  On or about March 11, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were required to operate a forklift equipped with an attachment (for changing batteries) without having the manufacturers prior written approval.  SUPREME OIL COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 895967, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 14 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 20, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 80 S. DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631.