OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY

Issued

Nov 28, 2014

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $5,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(c)(1): On fixed ladders, the perpendicular distance from the centerline of the rungs to the nearest permanent object on the climbing side of the ladder was not 36 inches for a pitch of 76 degrees, and 30 inches for a pitch of 90 degrees with minimum clearances for intermediates pitches varying between these limits in porportion to the slope, except as provided in subparagraphs (3) and (5) of this paragraph:    T-Point:  On, or about, June 24, 2014, the fixed ladder that provided access to the overhead baggage conveyor and catwalk, located at the baggage claim conveyor labeled as Bag Belt 1, was not provided with adequate clearance on the climbing side.  The catwalk restricted access at the top of the ladder and the baggage claim conveyor frame blocked access to the lower rungs at the bottom of the ladder.

Issued

Nov 28, 2014

Abate by

Jan 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3): The side rails of through or side-step ladder extensions did not extend 3 1/2 feet above parapets and landings.    T-Point:  On, or about, June 24, 2014, the ladder extensions provided on the fixed ladder located near the main conveyor control console were not long enough and adequate headroom was not provided to employees who accessed the catwalk from the ladder. 29 CFR 1910.27(c)(2): A clear width of at least 15 inches (0.4 m) was not provided each way from the centerline of ladder(s) in climbing space(s):  T-Point:  On, or about, June 24, 2014, the following fixed ladders that provided access to the overhead baggage conveyor and catwalk were not provided with adequate side clearance:  A.  Ladder at Main Conveyor Control Console:  The catwalk landing was located too close to the right side rail on the ladder.  B.  Ladder at Baggage Claim Conveyor Labeled as Bag Belt 1:  The upper section of the ladder was not provided with adequate side clearance due to the close proximity to the catwalk landing on the left side and conveyor frame on the right side.  Also, an electrical box labeled as Bag Belt #1 control panel, MCP/CD4, was located in close proximity to the left side of the ladder at the floor level.

Issued

Nov 28, 2014

Abate by

Jan 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $5,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    T-Point:  On, or about, June 24, 2014, lockout devices were not applied to hasps provided at the Bagbelt System control stations when employees accessed the conveyor system to clear baggage jams.

Issued

Nov 28, 2014

Abate by

Jan 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:    T-Point:  On, or about, June 24, 2014, employees accessed the Bagbelt System several times per shift to clear baggage jams.  The Bagbelt System was not turned off using the control buttons provided (e.g., stop control, emergency stop control), instead, the employees relied on the sensor trip function to turn off the affected portions of the conveyor system.

Issued

Nov 28, 2014

Abate by

Jan 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Cargo Facility located at Cargo Road East, Doors 51-53:  On, or about, June 24, 2014, a Mr. Coffee coffee pot was energized through a Belkin power tap.