OSHA Inspection: GA CROSSINGS AND RAILROAD PRODUCTS

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):     The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:      Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility:  Compressed gas cylinders (carbon dioxide) were not secured to prevent them from falling over and causing damage to the cylinder or to any persons in the area.  There were approximately 15 cylinders placed in and around an open doorway (overhead door) and not secured.        Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4):    Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility:  The employer has not developed a written program regarding lockout/tag out operations at the site.  This would include specific procedures, periodic reviews, training, and other items as required by the standard.       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):     The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility:  The employer has failed to ensure that any employee involved or affected by lockout/tag out operations had received the level of training necessary to ensure the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a       Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and Throughout the facility:  The employer did not provide training in the format required by the standard.  Employees are allowed to operate forklifts without training as outlined in the standard.         Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:      Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility:  The employer failed to ensure that powered industrial trucks were inspected prior to each shift or being placed in service.        Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):      Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility: The employer has failed to ensure that a Gensco Shear, Serial Number 15986, was guarded at the point of operation.        Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):     Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and Throughout the facility:  Welding screens were not provided in areas where employees were exposed to arc flash hazards (rays) associated with wire feed and arc welding processes.        Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility:  The employer did not maintain at the worksite a written hazard communication program.  The employees are exposed to various chemicals such as Touch n Tone spray paint, various greases, welding wire fume, and nozzle dip.         Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:          Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and throughout the facility:  The employer failed to provide training as prescribed in the paragraph above.        Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):     The employer is failing to complete a Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms for the establishment.    Worksite located 435 W. 164th Street, South Sioux City, NE and Throughout the facility:  The employer failed to ensure that all work related injuries and illnesses were documented on the OSHA 300 log or an equivalent form.  An employee suffered an amputation injury which was not documented as required on the OSHA 300 log.        Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.