OSHA Inspection: TANK PARTNERS, INC.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure employees were trained to understand the purpose and function of the energy control program.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 or about May 20, 2015, at this site the employer failed to conduct a periodic review at least annually of the company energy control procedures.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about May 20, 2015, at this site the employee(s) will use the fire extinguishers to fight the incipient stage of a fire. The employee(s) did not receive annual refresher training.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure the work rest was no more than one eighth inch. The Black Bull 8 inch bench grinder was missing the work rest. The model number of the bench grinder was MD322OSL.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  On or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure the tongue guard was adjusted no more than one fourth inch. The Black Bull 8 inch bench grinder was missing the tongue guard.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:     On or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure the breakers supplying power to receptacles for the welders had the legend to identify the breakers.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):  Electric equipment shall not be used unless markings have been placed on equipment such as voltage, current, wattage and other ratings as necessary:  On or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure the 480 volt disconnect box  in weld shop area had the voltage marked on the door.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs and tags. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags shall be used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them, as required by 1910.145:  On or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure the signs indicating the potential for an arc flash hazard could exist and the proper personal protective equipment that should be used. Employees/workers exposed to a potential arc flash.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about May 20, 2015, at this site, the employer failed to ensure the 110/120 volt extension cord supplying power to the Red-D-Arc equipment was in good repair. The outer sheath of the electrical cord was pulled away at the strain relief area. The employee was exposed to a potential electrical shock.