OSHA Inspection: KEY WEST EXPRESS PLUS, INC

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,410 · Current $2,046 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:      On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while having a nitrogen cylinder not secured while in storage.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,705 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(i): Every air receiver was not equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (so located as to be readily visible):     On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to air receivers not equipped with an operational pressure gauge.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $9,282 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(iii): Loads were not cribbed, blocked or otherwise secured immediately after being raised with a jack:    On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to caught-between hazards while working under loads that were not cribbed, blocked or secured.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:     On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while cylinders of oxygen and acetylene were stored without a valve cap.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about 11/30/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to fire hazards while cylinders of oxygen and acetylene were stored together.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

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:    On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, an air compressor had a splice on its cord covered with electrical plastic tape, exposing an employee to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while an air compressor lacked a grounding conductor.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv).  On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while an air compressor had temporary wiring.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Abate by

May 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met  On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, the employer did not implement and develop a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemical hazards associated with chemicals including but not limited to, nitrogen, acetylene, oxygen, oils and solvents at the workplace.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Abate by

May 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  On or about 11/29/2018, jobsite located at 1230 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33142, the employer did not have the safety data sheets for employees exposed to chemical hazards while working with chemicals including but not limited to, nitrogen, acetylene, oxygen, oils and solvents at the workplace.