OSHA Inspection: PERMIAN TANK & MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Jan 29, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii):  Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of cranes:  On or about August 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure hoist hooks were replaced promptly as needed for safe operation of the cranes.  a)  Main tank shop, welder 11 area west central clip on hook.  b)  Code shop clip missing on hook -- SECO over head crane 5 tone.  c)  New Tank/vessel shop Shaw Box 5 ton crane missing clip.

Issued

Jan 29, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii):  Monthly inspection of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  On or about August 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not conduct monthly hook inspections with certification records:  a)  Main tank shop, welder 11 area west central.  b)  Code shop clip missing on hook -- SECO over head crane 5 tone.  c)  New Tank/vessel shop Shaw Box 5 ton crane.

Issued

Jan 29, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):   Employer did not ensure sufficient access and working space was provided and maintained about electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  On or about August 11, 2014, east side of new tank/vessel shop, electrical transformer had a miller welding machine, and other equipment stored in front and around transformer exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii):   Pull and junction boxes used on systems rated over 600 volts, nominal, were not closed by suitable covers, securely fastened in place:  On or about August 11, 2014, employees were exposed to electrical shock/burns/electrocution hazards in that the employer did not ensure breaker box was closed with a cover and/or securely fastened.  a)  Panel #1 central part of Main Tank Shop.  b)  Panel #3 in Code Shop.  c)  Breaker box (2) in Satellite Shop.  d)  Breaker box in Maintenance Shop.

Issued

Jan 29, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i):   Employer did not ensure the conductors were spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:  On or about August 11, 2014, the employees were exposed to electrical shock/burns/electrocution hazards when operating grinders, fans to disseminate welding fumes away from work area during welding.  a)  Kings Fan (2) in Main and Satellite Shops  b)  DeWalt grinder in Main Shop.