OSHA Inspection: J.P. DONMOYER, INCORPORATED

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $6,467 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.102(a): In-plant transfer, handling, storage, and/or use of acetylene in cylinders did not comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene"):     a) 2006 Dodge Sprinter - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, an acetylene cylinder was stored within the cargo area of a work van which did not have adequate ventilation to prevent a hazardous accumulation of a flammable atmosphere from a leaking cylinder.       b) 2006 Dodge Sprinter - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, an acetylene compressed gas cylinder was stored next to potential sources of heat such as, but not limited to, highly combustible materials such as a 5-gallon gasoline can and gasoline powered equipment.     Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(G): Cylinder valves were not closed when the work was finished:  a) 2006 Dodge Sprinter - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, the valve to an acetylene compressed gas cylinder stored within the rear cargo area of a work van was not closed completely after use.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $6,467 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:    a) 2006 Dodge Sprinter - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, an oxygen compressed gas cylinder was stored near a 5-gallon gas can and gas powered equipment within the rear cargo area of a work van, exposing employees to fire hazards.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,652 · Current $6,652

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:    a) Facility-Wide - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, the employer did not train and educate employees on the hazards related to storing acetylene compressed gas cylinders in an enclosed space, exposing employees to fire and explosion related injuries.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting:     a) Facility-Wide - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide an educational program for all employees to familiarize them with general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting, thus exposing employees to fire hazard related injuries.    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.