OSHA Inspection: ELITE STORAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,575 Reduced

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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.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility, employees were exposed to fall hazards ranging from 4 to 10 feet in various locations of the facility including:  1 - Paint Prep Area Platform - 4' fall hazard 2 - Maintenance Shop Area -- 10' fall hazard   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,145 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations.  On 1/28/15, in the paint prep area of Plant 4, employees were not provided stairs so as to access the paint prep platform.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,145 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  On 1/28/15, in Plant 4, the employer did not ensure emergency exit doors were not equipped with dead bolt locks. Three doors were equipped with dead bolt locks in the facility in the following locations: 1 - Paint Prep Area - spray painting operations 2 - Press Area - various press operations 3 - Maintenance Shop - various operations including welding/cutting operations  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.  On 1/28//15, at Plant 4, the employer did not ensure the emergency egress discharge leading outdoors from the paint area would be kept free and unobstructed as the employee parking lot was not marked in such a way that vehicles would not park in front of the emergency exit door.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(h)(3): Outdoor exit route(s) were not reasonably straight and did not have smooth, solid, substantially level walkways.  On 1/28/15, at Plant 4, the employer did not ensure the emergency egress discharge leading outdoors from the paint area had solid and level walkways. Discharge from the area was concrete and dirt path that was broken creating an uneven surface.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D).  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not develop specific written procedures that that included required information for equipment being serviced/maintained. Deficiencies included: 1 - A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure 2 - Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy 3 - Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them 4 - Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not conduct an inspection of the established Lockout/Tagout program at least annually to correct for deficiencies and deviations in the program.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure "Authorized" employees performing service/maintenance work to equipment and "Affected" employees located near that work were trained in the company's established Lockout/Tagout program.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:(a) (SPECIFY OPTION CHOSEN) (DESCRIBE CONDITION(S) AND HAZARD(S))Note:  Applies where all employees are expected to fight fires.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, when the employer expected employees to use extinguishers to fight incipient level fires, the employer did not implement a training program for the use of fire extinguishers.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). The employer may abate this violation by complying with either 1910.157(g)(1) or 1910.38(a).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.  On 1/23/15, in Plant 1 at the Structural Beam area, employees were exposed to crushing, struck by and amputation hazards as the employer did not ensure welded beams, that were stored upright after welding, were secured into place when placed up right.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,039 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure machine guarding covered the unused portion of the blade on the Spartan Horizontal Band Saw used for cutting metal at the facility.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure point of operation guarding was guarded for various presses and machines in operation at the facility. Machines included:   Press 1- No Serial # - Hyd-Press - used as punch press (Holes cut into guards for access to die with blanking rods)  Press 3- Serial #40-6  Press Brake used as punch press (Guard with hole 9x19 opening)  Press 5- Serial #15939 20-10  Press Brake used as punch press  Press 6- Serial #23241.208.65  Press Brake used as punch press Press 7- Serial #50319  used as punch press (Opening into operation area 3 wide x 17 height opening on both sides)  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s).  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure guards on mechanical power presses prevented entry into the point of operation. Mechanical Presses included:  1 - USI Clearing Part Revolution Mechanical Press 8 -- SN 54 3167 2 - E.W. Bliss Part Revolution Mechanical Press 2 - SN H67849   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vii)(a): When used in press operations requiring more than one operator, separate two hand controls were not provided for each operator. Controls were not designed to require concurrent application of all operators' controls to activate the slide.   On 1/28/15, in Plant 4 at Press 2, two hand controls were not provided for all operators of the E.W. Bliss Part Revolution Press (Serial #H67849). One set of controls were provided for the press when three operators were assigned work at the press.                                                                 In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vii)(d): Two hand controls used with mechanical power press(es) were not fixed in position so that only a supervisor or safety engineer was capable of relocating the controls.  On 1/28/15, in Plant 4 at Press 8, the two hand control for the Press USI Clearing Part Revolution press (Press 8 - Serial #54 3167 was not in a fixed location and could be moved.                                                                In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(1)(i): The employer did not use dies and operating method(s) designed to control or eliminate hazards to operating personnel on mechanical power press(es).  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure operators of mechanical power presses used operating methods to prevent entry into and near the point of operation. Presses included:   1USI Clearing Part Revolution press (Press 8 - Serial # 54 3167) 2  E.W. Bliss Part Revolution Press (Press 2  Serial #H67849)  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not perform inspections to confirm all safeguards were in place on mechanical power presses, including:   1USI Clearing Part Revolution press (Press 8 - Serial # 54 3167) 2  E.W. Bliss Part Revolution Press (Press 2  Serial #H67849)  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es).  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure operators of mechanical power presses were trained and instructed in safe methods of work before starting work on mechanical power presses. Presses included:  1USI Clearing Part Revolution press (Press 8 - Serial # 54 3167) 2  E.W. Bliss Part Revolution Press (Press 2  Serial #H67849)  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3): Original and continuing competence of personnel maintaining mechanical power press(es) was not insured.  On 1/28/15, at Plant 4 of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure maintenance personnel were adequately trained on their original and continuing competence for caring for, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical power presses.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,610 · Current $3,645 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.  On 1/28/15, in the Plant 4 facility for Elite Storage Solutions LLC, employees used compressed air for cleaning off product in the blast area and the compressed air was measured more than 100 psi.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,145 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.  On 1/28/15, in the maintenance area of Plant 4, Oxygen cylinders were stored within 10 feet of Acetylene cylinders.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $1,823 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On 1/28/15, at Plant 4 of the employer, electrical extension cords used to power lights at the spray booth area were used in lieu of permanent wiring.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.  On 2/4/15, at the Plant 4 facility, employees were exposed to live electrical hazards as the employer had not established a training program for employees assigned to perform electrical work at the facility.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1):  "Deenergized parts." Live parts to which an employee may be exposed shall be deenergized before the employee works on or near them, unless the employer can demonstrate that deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations.   On 2/4/15, at Plant 4, employees working in Press 1 480v electrical panel did not use work practices that were suitable for the conditions under which the work was performed in that, the incoming power supply at the lugs remained energized while employees performed service work.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were working on energized circuits and that qualified persons were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.  On 2/4/15, at Plant 4, employees working in Press 1 480v electrical panel were not qualified persons familiar with proper use of special precautionary techniques, ppe, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed.  On or about 2/4/15, at Plant 4, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, as they worked in an energized 480 volt panel without personal protective equipment for such work.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them as required by 29 CFR 1910.145.   On 2/4/15, at the Plant 4 facility, where applicable the employer did not ensure safety signs or tags were posted at electrical panels where employees conducted work that may endanger them. i.e. there were no warning signs at Press 1 480 volt electrical panel to indicate live electrical parts in panel.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii) of the standard.  On 1/28/15, at Plant 4 of the facility, the employer did not provide training in the Respiratory Protection program established at the facility to employees required to wear half mask respirators.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer.  On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility, the employer did not ensure employees wearing dust mask respirators on a voluntary basis were provided information in Appendix D of the standard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use.  On 1/28/15, in the Maintenance shop of Plant 4, an Oxygen cylinder in storage was without a valve protection cap.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).