OSHA Inspection: PETTA ENTERPRISES, LLC

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3): Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards shall be guarded with a standard railing and toe board.  a.  At the work site, employees who emptied tankers of fracking site waste water into pit #2 were exposed to a fall hazard. The employer did not ensure that Pit # 2 had a standard guardrail on the west side.      b.  At the work site, employees who emptied tankers of fracking site waste water into pit #1 were exposed to a fall hazard. The employer did not ensure that the east side of Pit#1 had a midrail at the height of 21 inches.

Issued

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types shall be of such construction that the completed structure shall be capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.  a.  At the work site, employees who emptied tankers of fracking site waste water into pit #1 on January 14, 2016 were exposed to a fall hazard from a guardrail that was not placed completely into the floor receptacle to secure the railing support.

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1340

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): ""Extinguishers."" Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, shall be available at locations where flammable liquids are stored.                 a.  There was no fire extinguisher available near the 1,000 gallon gasoline tank next to  the south building of the work site.

Issued

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  a.  At the work site located at 745 North 3rd Street, Cambridge, Ohio, the employer did not ensure that the fall protection harnesses were maintained in a clean condition so that employees could inspect the harnesses for defects and/or damage prior to use.

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  a.  At the work site located at 745 North 3rd Street, Cambridge, Ohio, employees used Protecta full body harnesses and lanyards to access tanker tops for cleanout.  The employer had not adequately assessed the six foot arresting lanyards  to determine if they were an appropriate length to prevent the employees from striking the concrete floor during a fall.  b. At the work site located at 745 North 3rd Street, Cambridge, Ohio, employees who received, processed and treated fracking waste water and cleaned the tankers were potentially exposed to varying levels of radiation.  Employees were not provided with any personal protective equipment for radiation protection.