OSHA Inspection: FREEFLOW SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

Hazardous substances 22602310

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a chemical reactivity hazard due to incompatible chemicals stored in the same secondary containment:   a) At the facility, in the wash bay area: On or about November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, Hotsy Ripper II, a caustic liquid containing sodium hydroxide (base) was stored with and not in separated secondary containment from Hotsy Polished Steel and Aluminum Cleaner, a corrosive liquid containing sulfuric and phosphoric acid (acid), exposing employees to chemical reactivity hazards.   b) At the facility, in the wash bay area: On or about November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, Tidal Wave, a caustic degreasing agent containing sodium hydroxide (base) was stored with and not in separated secondary containment from Hotsy Polished Steel and Aluminum Cleaner, a corrosive liquid containing sulfuric and phosphoric acids (acid), exposing employees to chemical reactivity hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jul 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to falls from heights in excess of 10 feet from the top of tanker trailers:  a) In the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016, the employees were exposed to fall distances greater than 10 feet above a lower level when directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442 and no fall protection system was provided.  b) In the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016, the employees were exposed to fall distances greater than 10 feet above a lower level when directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and no fall protection system was provided.  c) In the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016, the employees were exposed to fall distances greater than 10 feet above a lower level when directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and no fall protection system was provided.  d) In the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016, the employees were exposed to fall distances greater than 10 feet above a lower level when directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and no fall protection system was provided.  e) In the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016, the employees were exposed to fall distances greater than 10 feet above a lower level when directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and no fall protection system was provided.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open side(s) of all exposed stairways and platforms. Stair railings were not installed in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.23:   a) In the wash bay: No intermediate rail was installed on the fixed wooden stairway to the upstairs tank cleaner break room, exposing employees to a fall hazard.      b) In the wash bay: The stair railing was not installed in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv) in that the anchoring of posts was not of such construction that the top rail was capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a)  In the wash bay: The employer did not conduct noise exposure monitoring when employees used a 3000 psi pressure washer to clean the interior of tanker trailers, exposing employees to a hearing loss hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

Hazardous substances 9805M103X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a) In the wash bay, the employer had not verified through a written certification that the required workplace hazard assessment for appropriate personal protective equipment had been conducted.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 10801810203725052584

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a)  At the facility:  Provisions for respirator training, storage and cleaning were not implemented for required respirator use.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

May 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:  (a)  At the facility:  The change schedule for respirator cartridges was not followed.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a)  Employees were not provided with medical evaluations prior to using respiratory protection.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances M103X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator is fit-tested prior to initial use, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, make or model) is used, and at least annually thereafter:  a) At the facility: Employees using 3M Full-Face air-purifying respirators had not been fit tested for that make and model, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.  b) At the facility: Employees using 3M Full-Face air-purifying respirators had not been fit tested, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances M103X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry:    a) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    b) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Sprint vacuum box DVB25012, and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.      c) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, National frac tank 395, and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    d) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.     e) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.      f) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.     g) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.     h) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    i) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box VB1330 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    j) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, vacuum box VB12069 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    k) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    l) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box N48089 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.      m) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.    n) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163 and the employer did not implement procedures for rescuing entrants and preventing unauthorized entry, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances M103X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:  a) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    b) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Sprint vacuum box DVB25012 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    c) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, National frac tank 395, and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    d) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    e) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    f) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.     g) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.     h) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    i) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box VB1330 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    j) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, vacuum box VB12069 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    k) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    l) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box N48089 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    m) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    n) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances M103X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(f): The entry permit that documented compliance with this section and authorized entry did not identify the required information listed in (f)(1)-(f)(15):  a) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    b) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Sprint vacuum box DVB25012 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic  atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    c) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, National frac tank 395, and the entry permit did not include  authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic  atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    d) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    e) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    f) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.     g) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.     h) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, pre-entry atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    i) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box VB1330 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    j) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, vacuum box VB12069 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    k) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    l) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box N48089 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    m) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454 and the entry permit did not include authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    n) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163 and the entry permit did not include  authorized entrants, attendant, supervisor, initial and periodic atmospheric test results, and rescue provisions, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  a)  At the facility:  The employer did not ensure employees understood the hazards and procedures to safely to enter and clean permit required confined spaces containing flammable and toxic chemical residues, exposing employees to chemical and oxygen deficiency hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(i): Each authorized entrant did not use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or above the entrant's head:  a) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442, and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    b) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Sprint vacuum box DVB25012, and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.      c) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, National frac tank 395, and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    d) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.     e) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.      f) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.     g) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.     h) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    i) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box VB1330 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    j) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, vacuum box VB12069 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    k) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    l) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box N48089 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.      m) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.    n) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163 and did not use a harness with retrieval line to facilitate non-entry rescue, exposing employees to chemical hazards and potential oxygen deficient atmospheres.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

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) In the wash bay area: An emergency eyewash capable of delivering a minimum flow of 1.5 liters per minute (0.4 gpm) for 15 minutes was not provided for employees exposed to corrosive cleaning agents containing sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid, exposing employees to eye injury hazards.  b) In the wash bay area: An emergency shower capable of delivering a minimum flow of 75.7 liters per minute (20 gpm) for 15 minutes was not provided for employees exposed to corrosive cleaning agents containing sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid, exposing employees to skin injury hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

Hazardous substances M103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  (a) In the tank trailer wash bay, west wall: A portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged during cleaning and venting of tanker trailer T442 containing flammable vapors.  (b) In the tank trailer wash bay, east wall: A portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged during cleaning and venting of tanker trailer T442 containing flammable vapors.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) At the facility: A synthetic sling attachment was wrapped on the forks of the JLG All Terrain forklift, Model G943A, Serial 0160043709, to tow 3000-8000 pound roll-off boxes without manufacturer prior written approval, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  a) At the facility: Employees operated the JLG All Terrain forklift, Model G943A, Serial 0160043709, to tow 3000-8000 pound roll-top boxes without the required formal training and evaluation, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  a) At the facility: The synthetic sling, Texas Synthetics, Serial Number AN001583329, used to tow 3000-8000 pound roll-off boxes, was not marked with the ratings of each type of hitch, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  a) At the facility: The synthetic sling, Texas Synthetics, Serial Number AN001583329, used to tow 3000-8000 pound roll-off boxes, had tears and cuts and was not removed from service, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a)  In the wash bay: Minimum required working space in front of the 480-Volt electrical disconnect supplying power to the air compressor was not maintained, exposing employees to shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  In the wash bay: An unused opening in the bottom of the 480-Volt disconnect supplying power to the air compressor was not effectively closed, exposing employees to electrocution hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

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:  a) In the wash bay: Strain relief was not provided for the 110V cable to the upstairs break room air conditioning unit, exposing employees to a shock hazard.    b) In the wash bay: Strain relief was not provided for the 110V cable to the Allegro portable ventilator, exposing employees to a shock hazard.    c) In the wash bay: Strain relief was not provided for the 240 V cable to the Alkota steam cleaning unit, exposing employees to a shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances M103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present:  a)  In the wash bay: Flammable vapors from tanker trailer T442 were vented out the back valve within 8 and 11 feet of electrical equipment not approved for hazardous locations, exposing employees to an explosion hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1028(e)(2)(i): The employer did not monitor each workplace and work operation to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of benzene to which employees may be exposed:  a) In the wash bay: On November 2, 2016 the employer did not make initial assessment of exposure when employees directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 were exposed to benzene, exposing employees to a carcinogenic hazard.    b) In the wash bay: On November 1, 2016 the employer did not make initial assessment of exposure when employees directed to clean 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 were exposed to benzene, exposing employees to a carcinogenic hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1028(j)(3)(iii)(A): The employer did not provide employees with an explanation of the contents of 29 CFR 1910.1028 including Appendices A and B:  a) In the wash bay: On November 2, 2016 the employer did not provide an explanation of the Benzene Standard contents including Appendix A and B, safety data sheet and technical guidelines, when employees directed to clean ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 were exposed to benzene, exposing employees to a carcinogenic hazard.      b) In the wash bay: On November 1, 2016 the employer did not provide an explanation of the Benzene Standard contents including Appendix A and B, safety data sheet and technical guidelines, when employees directed to clean vacuum truck SVT-910 were exposed to benzene, exposing employees to a carcinogenic hazard.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $50,700 · Current $50,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): When the employer was unable to identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH:   a) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposure to butyl alcohol, amyl alcohol, ethyl benzene, naphthalene, 1,2,4 trimethylbenzene, naphtha, petroleum distillates, xylene, and Stoddard solvent (odorless mineral spirits) when employees were directed to open ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    b) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to sodium hydroxide when employees were directed to open ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    c) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to branched alkenes when employees were directed to open ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    d) At the facility:  On November 4, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to oilfield chemical residues when employees were directed to open National frac tank 395, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    e) At the facility:  On November 3, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to resin compounds when employees were directed to open Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    f) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to branched alkenes when employees were directed to open ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    g) At the facility:  On November 2, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to aniline, nitrobenzene, and benzene when employees were directed to open ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    h) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to oilfield chemical residues when employees were directed to open Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    i) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to oilfield chemical residues when employees were directed to open Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    j) At the facility:  On November 1, 2016 the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not identify and reasonably estimate employee exposures to benzene when employees were directed to open vacuum truck SVT-910, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $50,700 · Current $50,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin:  a) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    b) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Sprint vacuum box DVB25012 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    c) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 4, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, National frac tank 395, and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    d) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    e) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    f) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 3, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.     g) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.     h) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    i) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box VB1330 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    j) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 2, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, vacuum box VB12069 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    k) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    l) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box N48089 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    m) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.    n) At the facility, in the wash bay:  On November 1, 2016, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163 and no atmospheric testing was performed prior to entry to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed, exposing employees to chemical inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $50,700 · Current $50,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a)  At the facility:  The employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the chemicals used in their work area including but not limited to Hotsy Ripper II containing sodium hydroxide; and Hotsy Polished Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner, containing phosphoric and sulfuric acids, exposing employees to chemical hazards.  b) At the facility:  The employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the chemicals during cleaning of chemical residues from containers, including but not limited to benzene, nitrobenzene, aniline, sodium hydroxide, ally alcohol, petroleum distillates, and xylene, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2017

Abate by

Jun 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $406 · Current $406

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  a)  At the facility: The employer did not ensure a list of hazardous chemicals was compiled including an identifier to match products to the safety data sheets, exposing employees to flammability and toxicity hazards.