OSHA Inspection: CANADAY TRUCKING, INC.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2):  The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel was not in accordance with NFPA No. 58-1969, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Section 6.21.3.4(B): Fuel containers shall be mounted to prevent jarring loose and slipping or rotating, and the fastening shall be designed and constructed to withstand, without permanent visible deformation, static loading in any direction equal to four times the weight of the container filled with fuel:  a)      The extra Powered industrial Liquid Propane Gas tank was stored inside the shop sitting on its end and unsecured.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a)     The employer did not train, evaluate or certify that each operator was capable of safely operating a forklift.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a)     Employees did not inspect powered industrial trucks before each use.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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.:  a)     Compressed air was used for cleaning parts and radiators without being reduced to 30 p.s.i. or less at the tip of the nozzle.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  a)    The electrical distribution/breaker box in the southeast corner was missing covers allowing for accidental contact with energized parts.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a)     A truck engine was stored in front of the energized electrical distribution/breaker box impeding access.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 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:  a)      Fire extinguishers were not inspected or had an annual maintenance checks since 1999.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:  a)    The gap between the tongue guard and the wheel on both wheels of the bench grinder was 0.5 inches.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  a)     Hydraulic jacks had no visible markings as to their capacity, they were worn off.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a): Each jack used constantly or intermittently at a single locality  was not thoroughly inspected at least once every six months:  a)     Employer did not conduct inspections of the jacks in use in the shop.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  a)     Two cylinders of acetylene gas were free standing (not secured) in the middle of the shop where they could be damaged by trucks pulling in and out.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a)     When requested the employer could not provide a list of chemicals, such as ZEP parts washer cleaner,  known to be in use in the shop.  Note; Abatement certification IS required for this item.