OSHA Inspection: GBW RAILCAR SERVICES, L.L.C.

Issued

Sep 27, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean condition:    On or about April 4, 2018, in the blasting areas on tracks 9 and 10, where employees were exposed to a fire and explosion hazard from accumulated blasting dust when walking and working in the areas without keeping all places of employment clean.

Issued

Sep 27, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:     On or about April 4, 2018, in the blast areas of tracks 9 and 10, where employees were exposed respiratory hazards while conducting blasting operations without the employer having a carbon monoxide alarm to monitor carbon monoxide levels.

Issued

Sep 27, 2018

Abate by

Feb 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(3): Equipment was not safe for the location in that it was not of a type and design that the employer demonstrated would provide protection from the hazards arising from the combustibility and flammability of vapors, liquids, gases, dusts, or fibers involved:     On or about April 4, 2018, in the blasting areas on tracks 9 and 10, where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from accumulated blasting dust when using electrical equipment that is not safe for the hazardous location.

Issued

Sep 27, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:     On or about April 4, 2018, in the blast areas of tracks 9 and 10, where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards without having been trained on the physical and health hazards of the combustible dust in their work area.

Issued

Sep 27, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:     On or about April 4, 2018, in the blast areas of tracks 9 and 10, where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards without having been informed of the measures they could take to protect themselves from the combustible dust hazards.

Issued

Sep 27, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $71,137 · Current $71,137

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 of fire and explosion that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    On or about April 4, 2018, and times prior thereto, interior blast areas at tracks 9 and 10, where the dust collection system was insufficient to control fugitive dust, exposing employees to fire, deflagration and explosion hazards.       WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OSH Act of 1970 5(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 587438 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 12/16/2013, WITH A FINAL ABATEMENT DATE OF 12/10/13, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 17000 PREMIUM DR, HOCKLEY, TEXAS 77447.