OSHA Inspection: TOW SERVICES INC.

Issued

2015-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and/or struck-by hazards while employees were operating motorized equipment:    At the job site of 3852 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216, Chrisman's Truck & Auto Salvage employees operating equipment were exposed to crushing and/or struck-by hazards in that the training program did not include formal instructions related to the safe operation of the 621-C Case loader.    One feasible and acceptable methods to abate this hazard is to train operators on the use and limitations of front end loaders.

Issued

2015-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(i): In the absence of a firm foundation, the base of the jack was not blocked. Where there was a possibility of slippage of the cap, a block was not placed in between the cap and the load:   On or about November 7, 2014 at a worksite located at 3852 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216, an employee was exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards.  In order to retrieve a car part, the front passenger side of a 1997 Pontiac 3800 V6 Grand Prix SE was raised up using two screw/scissor jacks on the gravel surface of the used car salvage yard. The base of the jacks were not blocked, nor was a block placed in between the cap and the load to prevent the jacks from slipping.   29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.

Issued

2015-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(iii): Loads were not cribbed, blocked or otherwise secured immediately after being raised with a jack:   On or about November 7, 2014 at a worksite located at 3852 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216, an employee was exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards.  In order to retrieve a car part, the front passenger side of a 1997 Pontiac 3800 V6 Grand Prix SE was raised up using two screw/scissor jacks on the gravel surface of the used car salvage yard. After being raised, the load (car) was not cribbed, blocked, or secured properly to prevent slippage.   29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.