OSHA Inspection: PENCCO INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

Apr 10, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,182 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(i): Each authorized entrant did not use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or above the entrant's head.  On or about February 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure Permit Required Confined Space Entrants wore a retrieval system while in a confined space, exposing employees to the hazards of a confined space.   NOTE: Wristlets may be used in lieu of the chest or full body harness if the employer can demonstrate that the use of a chest or full body harness is infeasible or creates a greater hazard and that the use of wristlets is the safest and most effective alternative.

Issued

Apr 10, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.   On or about Febuary 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the host employer, Pencco Industries, did not utilize the written procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employee(s) from Link Staffing Services were engaged in maintenance activities, exposing employee(s) to the hazards of unexpected start-up of energy sources.

Issued

Apr 10, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  On or about February 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the host employer, Pencco Industires, did not ensure that Link Staffing Services employee(s) performing maintenance, were properly trained in the use of energy control methods, exposing employees to the hazard of unexpected start-up energy sources.

Issued

Apr 10, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.  On or about February 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the host employer, Pencco Industries, did not ensure employees from Link Staffing Services performing maintenance operations were provided a means of locking to isolate equipment, exposing employee(s) to the hazards of unexpected start-up of energy sources.

Issued

Apr 10, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8): Lockout or tagout was not performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance.  On or about February 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the host employer, Pencco Industires, did not ensure that Link Staffing Services employee(s) performing maintenance were in control of all energy sources by means of lock-out during the activities, exposing employee(s) to the hazards of unexpected start-up of energy sources.

Issued

Apr 10, 2019

Abate by

May 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about February 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto, emergency eyewash stations within work areas for employees exposed to corrosive materials such as but not limited to, Ferric Sulfate Solution, were not maintained in a working condition, exposing employees to the hazard of corrosive chemical splash:  a) Eyewash station between tank ST1 and ST2 were missing a spray head and plumbing did not operate.  b) Eyewash station near ventilation hood were missing spray heads, steel receptor was broken from drainage pipe and plumbing did not operate.