OSHA Inspection: UNITY SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $7,760 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 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 struck-by/crushing injuries from being caught between two Mack roll-off body trucks while towing as the truck towing unexpectedly rolled down an incline while removing a tow strap.     (a) Unity Southern Environmental located at 7170 Delta Circle, Austell, GA, Rear side of steel building: On or about 08/10/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazard, in that the employer failed to ensure safe work practices were followed to prevent employees from being struck-by the roll-off truck or caught between two vehicles.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Abate by

May 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8)(i): Service pits were not guarded or barricaded to prevent falls or unauthorized access:    (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc. Facility, Garage: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the employer failed to provide a fall protection system, limit access, apply markings, or post caution signs on the service pit which was 54-inches deep.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc., Service garage east side exit: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to entrapment hazards, in that exit doors located in the service garage were obstructed by 50-gallon drums of anti-freeze blocking the exit.    (b) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc., Roll-off service and painting garage rear exit: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to entrapment hazards, in that exit doors located in the painting area were obstructed by painting supplies and roll-off rollers.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Abate by

May 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,326 · Current $1,996 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:    (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc., Roll-Off container service bay: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that oxygen and acetylene cylinders were not secured or placed at least 20 feet from each other.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc., Main service garage: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and struck-by hazards, in that oxygen cylinders were not capped or secured to prevent tanks from being knocked over or struck-by equipment.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc., Roll-off container service garage: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire/explosion hazards, in that oxygen and acetylene cylinders were not stored at least 20-ft. from each other, secured or placed in a designated location.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $998 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc. service garage, Electrical panel boxes: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that electrical panel doors were open, and blanks for the missing circuit breakers were missing which exposed employees to hazards.

Issued

Feb 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,663 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident:     (a) Unity Southern Environmental, Inc. Facility: On or about 08/11/2017, and at times prior, the employer din not report to the Area Office of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration within eight hours after a death of any employee from a work-related incident.