OSHA Inspection: KCCS, INC.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $2900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): The employer did not include the potentially hazardous materials employed in fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler metals, all of which are potentially used in welding and cutting, or are released to the atmosphere during welding and cutting, in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200).   a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not have a hazard communication program that corresponded to hazardous chemicals in the welding process such as the flux core and steel tank.  b)  On or about August 14th, 2018  or prior thereto:  Mig welding was conducted on a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to repair a vapor rail. The employer did not have a hazard communication program that corresponded to hazardous chemicals in the welding process such as the flux core and steel tank.  NOTE:   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training was met.     a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto: Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not have a hazard communication program that corresponded to hazardous chemicals in the welding process, such as the flux core, steel tank and petroleum products.    b) On or about August 14th, 2018  or prior thereto: Mig welding was conducted on a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to repair a vapor rail. The employer did not have a hazard communication program that corresponded to hazardous chemicals in the welding process such as the flux core, steel tank and petroleum products.      NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2):  The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces.   a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not post danger signs, or identify the tanker as a confined space prior to entry.  NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): The employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program that complied with this section when its employees enter permit spaces.  a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not have a confined space program prior to entry.  NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(C): Before an employee entered a permit required confined space, the internal atmosphere was not tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, in that order.   a) On or about August 11th, 2018  or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not evaluate the airborne environment inside the tanker prior to entry.   NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(H): The employer did not verify that the space is safe for entry and that the pre-entry measures required by paragraph (c)(5)(ii) of this section had been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification.   a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards inside the tanker prior to entry, and document this assessment with a written certification.   NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1):  The employer did not document the completion of confined space entry measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit.   a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards inside the tanker prior to entry, and document this assessment with an entry permit.   NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.  a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards inside the tanker prior to entry, and document this assessment with an entry permit.   NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i):  Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other containers and they had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain that there are no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors.   a) On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto:   A Miller Mig Welder was utilized to repair the vapor rail of a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer. The employer did not evaluate contents of the vapor rail with an explosive gas meter that analyzed the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL%) prior to hot work being performed.  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(ii): All hollow spaces, cavities or containers were not vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting or welding.  a) On or about August 11th, 2018 or prior thereto:   Entry was conducted into a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to weld a baffle. The employer did not evaluate respiratory or explosive hazards inside the tanker prior to entry.   b)  On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto:  Mig welding was conducted on a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer to repair a vapor rail. The employer did not evaluate explosive hazards prior to welding.  NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $2273.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a) On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto:  Strain relief was not provided on a 220 V extension cord with a black plug that was connected to a portable receptacle labeled P22.   The cord was supplying a Miller Mig Welder.  b) On or about August 14th, 2018  or prior thereto:  Strain relief was not provided on a 220 V extension cord connected to a portable receptacle labeled P22.  The cord was supplying a Miller Mig Welder.  c) On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto:  Strain relief was not provided on a 220 V extension cord with a white plug that was connected to a portable receptacle.  The cord was supplying a Miller Mig Welder.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).   a) On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto:  Strain relief was not provided on a 220 V extension cord with a black plug that was connected to a portable receptacle labeled P22.   The cord was supplying a Miller Mig Welder.  The cord was not inspected for damage, and removed from the work site prior to use of the Welder.  b) On or about August 14th, 2018  or prior thereto:  Strain relief was not provided on a 220 V extension cord connected to a portable receptacle labeled P22.  The cord was supplying a Miller Mig Welder.  The cord was not inspected for damage, and removed from the work site prior to use of the Welder.  c) On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto:  Strain relief was not provided on a 220 V extension cord with a white plug that was connected to a portable receptacle.  The cord was supplying a Miller Mig Welder.  The cord was not inspected for damage, and removed from the work site prior to use of the Welder.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.