OSHA Inspection: GATEWAY SERVICE CENTER

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of:    a. Being struck by exploding pieces of PVC plastic piping while being used to convey compressed air during the servicing of trucks, including the use of air powered tools and inflation of tires.      Among other methods, feasible and recommended abatement could be:    Use piping designed for conveying compressed air.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(2): Air receiver(s) were not drained frequently and at such intervals as to prevent the accumulation of excessive amounts of liquid in the receiver:    a. On the compressor air tank mounted in the GMC service truck there the drain valve was not drained frequently to prevent the accumulation of liquid and particulates.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv): Safety valve(s) on compressed air receiver(s) were not tested at frequently regular intervals to determine if they were in good operating condition:    a. On the compressor air tank mounted in the GMC service truck, a pressure relief valve was not tested frequently and at regular intervals.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    a. The compressor mounted in the GMC service truck was operated without a guard over the flywheel, belt, and pulley.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. The compressor mounted in the GMC service truck was operated without a guard over the flywheel, belt, and pulley.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. The compressor mounted in the GMC service truck was operated without a guard over the flywheel, belt, and pulley.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.