OSHA Inspection: LCL BULK TRANSPORT, INC.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jun 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $4,439 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    a)  Mechanic's Bay, Tractor/Trailer/Chocolate Pump - On or about January 21, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer's energy control procedure for service and repair work on a tractor, trailer, or other equipment did not clearly identify a lockout sequence for shutting down the equipment to include:  notifying affected employees that the equipment will be shut down and locked out;  identifying the location of hazardous energy sources, such as gravity and mechanical energy;  and identifying the methods to secure and control hazardous energy sources, such as gravity and mechanical energy.     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.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jun 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:  a)  Mechanic's Bay, Tractor/Trailer/Chocolate Pump - On or about January 21, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer's energy control procedure for service and repair work on a tractor, trailer, or other equipment did not clearly identify energy isolating devices, such as wheel chocks to control gravity, or turning the engine off and removing the ignition key to control mechanical energy such as the chocolate pump's metal propellers.  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.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jun 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures:  a)  Mechanic's Bay, Tractor/Trailer/Chocolate Pump - On or about January 21, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer's energy control procedure for service and repair work on a tractor, trailer, or other equipment did not identify requirements for testing the equipment to determine and verify that all hazardous energy sources, such as gravity and mechanical energy, were de-energized and controlled by the authorized employee.  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.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $4,439 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    a)  Mechanic's Bay - Employees who implement the company's energy control procedures and perform servicing or maintenance activities on tractors, trailers, and associated equipment did not receive training in the recognition or applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control on or about January 31, 2019.  Employees were exposed to hazards such as gravity and mechanical energy.     No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $4,439 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources:    a) Mechanic's Bay - Employees performed servicing and maintenance activities on a Freightliner tractor, and the employer did not ensure the employees had utilized any means to secure the tractor from unwanted movement, which thereby exposed employees to serious injuries, on or about January 31, 2019.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jun 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $4,439 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(ii): Employees were not removed from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section during testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof:    a)  Mechanic's Bay - On or about January 21, 2019, an SPXFLOW Rotary Displacement Pump (chocolate pump) was temporarily re-energized after being repaired to ensure the pump was functioning properly and all employees were not safely positioned or removed from the work area.  An employee placed their fingers into one of the pump's unguarded openings and received amputation 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.