OSHA Inspection: AMERIGAS PROPANE, INC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Jul 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      a)  1725 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA, on or about February 23, 2016 - The employer did not require employees use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to liquid propane.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Jul 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a)  1725 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA, on or about February 23, 2016 - The employer did not ensure that employees use eye and face protection when exposed to liquid propane.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a)  In the Facility, on or about February 23, 2016 - The employer did not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy including but not limited to chemical energy.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 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:      a)  In the Facility, on or about February 23, 2016 - The employer did not provide training to employees to ensure the purpose and function of the company's energy control program and that employees have knowledge of the skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.