OSHA Inspection: PHENIX TRANSPORTATION WEST, INC.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings:  (a) Facility - On or about June 3, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to properly guard pit openings:  Instance 1:  Truck Shop Instance 2:  Trailer Shop

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $2550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a)  Facility - On or about June 3, 2016 and at times prior, employees were using corrosive chemicals, such as but not limited to Aluminum Brightener II without an eyewash station.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2040.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that each power industrial truck operator was competent to operate a power industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in paragraph (1):  (a)  Facility - On or about June 3, 2016 and times prior, the employer had not provided powered industrial truck training to employees who operate forklifts.  Instance A:  Truck Shop Instance B:  Trailer Shop

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1530.00 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:  Facility - (a) On or about June 3, 2016, the employer's hazard communication program was deficient in that they have not developed a written program with a chemical inventory listing or provided employee training as required by the Hazard Communication standard.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not 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: (i) Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; (ii) Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and (iii) Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.  (a)  Facility - On or about June 3, 2016 and at times prior, employees were using hazardous chemicals including Aluminum Brightener II and the employer had not conducted a hazard assessment of the facility to determine the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to protect employees.