OSHA Inspection: SOLVENTS AND PETROLEUM SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 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) and toeboards:  a) On or about 8/1/2014, Pump House:  The control platform was lacking a mid rail.  Employees exposed to falls of six feet.  b) On or about 8/1/2014,  Catwalk above the Pump House:  The catwalk had a 14 inch opening.  Employees exposed to falls of thirteen feet.  c) On or about 8/1/2014, Elevated Tank Access:  The rear catwalk was lacking a midrail.  Employees exposed to falls of seven feet.  d) On or about   8/1/2014, Elevated tank Access:  The end of catwalk with metal rails was lacking a midrail.  Employees exposed to falls of seven feet.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(vi)(b): The storage arrangement of liquids in flammable liquid warehouse(s) or storage building(s) was not in accordance with Table H-14 or H-15:  a) On or about 8/1/2014, Building #2:  Each pile of flammable liquids inside of a flammable storage room were not separated from each other by a distance of at least four feet.   Piles of flammables on pallets were less than two feet from each other.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii):  Areas in which flammable liquids are transferred from one tank or container to another container shall be separated from other operations in the building by adequate distance or by construction having adequate fire resistance:  a) On or about 8/1/2014, Building #2:  A rack of flammable liquids was being used as a dispensing area in close proximity to piles of flammable liquids in storage.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C): The employer did not recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting or welding equipment, and did not insist that cutters or welders and their supervisors were suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment:    a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  The employer did not ensure that all employees and contract employees were advised of the hazards of welding on and near heated Ethylene Glycol containers.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiv)(B): The employer did not ensure that the supervisor determined what combustible materials and hazardous areas were present or likely to be present in the work location:    a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  The employer did not assess the work area prior to the commencement of welding operations to ensure that there were no flammable atmospheres present.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Cutting or welding was permitted not only in areas that were or had been made fire safe:    a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  The employer did not ensure that heated Ethylene Glycol vapors had been removed from a container prior to allowing welding operations to commence.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:  a)  On or about 8/1/2014, Outside Filling Area:  Methyl Ethyl Ketone was being transferred into a 55 gallon drum via a hose and nozzle.  There was no self closing valve in use.    b) On or about 8/1/2014, Building #2:  Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methanol and other flammable liquids were being transferred from 55 gallon drums.  There were no self closing valves in use.  c) On or about 8/1/2014, Warm Room:  Isopropyl Alcohol was being transferred into 55 gallon drums via a hose and nozzle.  There was no self closing valve in use.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Flammable liquids were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.   a)  On or about 8/1/2014, Outside Filling Area:  Methyl Ethyl Ketone was being transferred into a 55 gallon drum via a hose and nozzle.  There was no bond wire in use.    b) On or about 8/1/2014, Building #2:  Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methanol and other flammable liquids were being transferred from 55 gallon drums.  There were no bond wire in use.  c) On or about 8/1/2014, Warm Room:  Isopropyl Alcohol was being transferred into 55 gallon drums via a hose and nozzle.  There was no bond wire in use.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  Welding operations were being performed on an open topped tank containing heated Ethylene Glycol.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of vapors:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  Welding operations were being performed on an open topped tank containing heated Ethylene Glycol while in the presence of Ethylene Glycol Vapors.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Throughout the facility:  The company had not performed a PPE assessment to determine that splash goggles and face protection was needed while utilizing and dispensing products such as, but not limited to Nitric Acid and Tetrachloroethylene.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Throughout the facility:  Employees were not provided with or wearing splash goggles and face shields while utilizing and dispensing products such as, but not limited to Nitric Acid and Tetrachloroethylene.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  Hot pipes that were not covered with insulation were not provided with warning signs.         Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  There was no eye wash station capable of 15 minutes of continuous flushing of the eyes where Nitric Acid was dispensed and utilized.    b) On or about 8/1/2014, Outside Dispensing Area:  There was no eye wash station present where chemicals such as, but not limited to Tetrachloroethylene were being dispensed.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2): The employer that produced, used, or stored hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) could be exposed did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii):  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  The company did not ensure that contractor employees were trained in the companies hazard communication program and were trained in the hazards of chemicals that the contractor may be exposed to while in the facility.  These chemicals include, but are not limited to Ethylene Glycol and Nitric Acid.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  The company did not ensure that employees were trained on the hazards associated with Ethylene Glycol.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9): The employer did not ensure that labels or other forms of warning were legible, in English, and prominently displayed on the container:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  The company did not ensure that various storage and batch tanks associated with the Glycol Recovery System were labeled as to what they contained.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a)  On or about 7/23/2014, Glycol Recovery System:  Various process and storage vessels were not provided with signs reading DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or other similar language.  Abatement certification is required for this item.