OSHA Inspection: STITZEL LEASING LLC

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 1910.28:    (a)  OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER - Employees used the homemade stairs to access the JP Donmoyer storage trailer, and the stairs were not equipped with a stair rail system, which thereby exposed employees to tripping hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(5)(i): Where a door or a gate opened directly onto a stairway, a platform was not provided so that the swing of the door or gate did not reduce the platform's effective usable depth to less than 20 inches (51 cm):    (a)  OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER - Employees used the homemade stairs to access the JP Donmoyer storage trailer, and the stairs were not equipped with a platform, which thereby exposed employees to a fall hazard, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the stairs had uniform riser heights and tread depths between the landings:    (a)  OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER - Employees used the homemade stairs to access the JP Donmoyer storage trailer, and the stairs were constructed using 3 treads that were 7.75 inches deep and 1 tread that was 12.5 inches deep, and a distance between treads (rise) that was 9.75 inches high, which thereby exposed employees to tripping hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that standard stairs were installed at angles between 30 to 50 degrees from the horizontal:    (a)  OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER - Employees used the homemade stairs to access the JP Donmoyer storage trailer, and the stairs were constructed at an angle of approximately 60 degrees, which thereby exposed employees to fall hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(c)(2): The employer did not ensure standard stairs have a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm):    (a)  OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER - Employees used the homemade stairs to access the JP Donmoyer storage trailer, and the stairs were constructed with a rise of approximately 9.75 inches, which thereby exposed employees to fall hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(c)(3): The employer did not ensure standard stairs have a minimum tread depth of 9.5 inches (24 cm):    (a)  OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER - Employees used the homemade stairs to access the JP Donmoyer storage trailer, and the stairs were constructed with a tread depth of approximately 7.75 inches for the bottom three of four treads, which thereby exposed employees to fall hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a)  MEZZANINE, REAR OF SHOP NEAR BAY 2 - Employees accessed the second story mezzanine to store shop items, and the mid-rail of a railing section was not installed, which thereby exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately eight (8) feet two (2) inches to the floor below, on or about July 13, 2017.    (b)  MEZZANINE, REAR OF SHOP NEAR BAY 4 - Employees accessed the second story mezzanine to store shop items, and the mid-rail of a railing section was not installed, which thereby exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately eight (8) feet two (2) inches to the floor below, on or about July 13, 2017.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    (a)  BAY 1 - The employer did not ensure that one oxygen cylinder and one propane bottle were secured from falling over, which thereby exposed employees to possible injury, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved container(s) or portable tank(s) were not used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids:    (a)  BAY 3 - Employee(s) repurposed one (1) gallon windshield washer containers to store diesel fuel, thereby which thereby exposed employee(s) to fire hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:    (a)  EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA - The employer did not ensure that the refrigerator in the employee break area that employees use to store food and beverages was kept in a clean condition, which thereby exposed employees to various pathogenic organisms, on or about July 13, 2017.     No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a)  SHOP AREA, BAY 4 - Employees used an extension cord to provide power to two tool boxes, which in turn provided power to the items plugged into the tool boxes which included portable battery chargers and a radio, and the insulation of the extension cord had been damaged and taped with black electrical tape, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    (b)  SHOP AREA, BAY 4 - Employees used an extension cord to provide power to a portable electric fan while working in the rear cargo area of a box truck, and the insulation of the extension cord had been damaged and taped with black electrical tape, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.    (c)  SHOP AREA, BAY 4 - Employees used the Miller Millermatic 252 Welder, and the power cord had been damaged and taped with black electrical tape, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.     No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)  SHOP AREA, BAY 4 - Employees used an APC 8 outlet relocatable power tap daisy chained into a second Intertek 6 outlet relocatable power tap (RPT) and plugged into an extension cord to provide power to two tool boxes, which in turn provided power to the items plugged into the tool boxes that included portable battery chargers and a radio, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.  (b)  SHOP AREA, BAY 5 - Employees used a relocatable power tap plugged into an extension cord to provide power to a portable blower fan and a Streamlight flashlight charger, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.  (c)  SHOP AREA, BAY 4 - Employees used a homemade 220 volt extension cord where the receptacle box was the type that is designed to be securely mounted, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical shock hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices were not first spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:  (a)  SHOP AREA, BAY 5 - Employees used an orange extension cord that had a section of Black extension cord spliced onto the end of it and wrapped with black electrical tape to provide power to a portable blower fan and a Streamlight flashlight charger, which thereby exposed the employees to electrical hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  SHOP AREA, BAY 4 - Employees used an extension cord to provide power for a portable fan in the back of a truck, and the extension insulation of the extension cord was compromised near the plug end, which thereby exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, on or about July 13, 2017.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):        (a)  FACILITY WIDE - Employees used automotive chemicals as part of their daily work, including but not limited to diesel fuel, motor oil, light naphthenic hydrotreated distillates (petroleum) and alkyl amines (automatic transmission fluid), and propane gas, and the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program, which thereby exposed employees to possible injury, on or about July 13, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v)  (a)  FACILITY WIDE - Employees used automotive chemicals as part of their daily work, including but not limited to diesel fuel, motor oil, light naphthenic hydrotreated distillates (petroleum) and alkyl amines (automatic transmission fluid), and propane gas, and the employer had not ensured that the containers that were being used to store the chemicals had been labeled with the identity of their contents, which thereby exposed employees to possible injury, on or about July 13, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  FACILITY WIDE - Employees used automotive chemicals as part of their daily work, including but not limited to diesel fuel, motor oil, light naphthenic hydrotreated distillates (petroleum) and alkyl amines (automatic transmission fluid), and propane gas, and the employer had not trained the employees on the hazards and safe use of the chemicals, which thereby exposed employees to possible injury, on or about July 13, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a)  SHOP AREA, BAY 5 REAR - The employer did not mark the door to the fenced exterior storage area in the rear of the shop to indicate that it was not an exit, on or about July 13, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.