OSHA Inspection: HILCORP ALASKA, LLC

Issued

Aug 25, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:   (a) Generator 4505:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the access platform for the generator was not guarded with a standard railing or equivalent. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of four and one-half (4 feet, 6 inches) above the concrete floor level.  (b) Generator 4506:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the access platform for the generator was not guarded with a standard railing or equivalent. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of four and one-half (4 feet, 6 inches) above the concrete floor level.   Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.

Issued

Aug 25, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    Wellheads:  On or about July 27, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the platform surrounding wellhead 2-20 and similar wellheads exposed walk-in hazards measuring 44 X 41 X 12 inches as an example.  This condition exposed employees to step-in hazards.

Issued

Aug 25, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $4,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a)  Machine Shop:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning exceeded 100 p.s.i.g..  This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards when the air nozzle is dead-ended to the skin.    (b)  Fabrication Shop:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning exceeded 100 p.s.i.g..  This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards when the air nozzle is dead-ended to the skin.    (c)  Carpentry Shop:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning exceeded 100 p.s.i.g..  This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards when the air nozzle is dead-ended to the skin.    (d)  Environmental Shop:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning exceeded 100 p.s.i.g..  This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards when the air nozzle is dead-ended to the skin.    (e)  Vehicle Maintenance Shop:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning exceeded 100 p.s.i.g..  This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards when the air nozzle is dead-ended to the skin.

Issued

Aug 25, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.  Warehouse:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a load limit value was not marked on the overhead storage.  This condition limited employee information on ensuring storage structure could adequately support uniform loads.

Issued

Aug 25, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(a): The employer did not determine that compressed gas cylinders under his control were in a safe condition to the extent that can be determined by visual or other inspections conducted as prescribed in the Hazardous Materials Regulations:  POL Warehouse:  On or about July 28, 2015 and at times prior, two (2) compressed gas cylinders marked as containing R-12 refrigerant gas were noticeably pitted, dented, and certification(s) were illegible. This condition limited the employer's ability to ensure cylinders were safe for use and transport.