WILMINGTON, DE —
OSHA Inspection: DANA RAILCARE, A DIVISION OF DANA CONTAINER, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of DANA RAILCARE, A DIVISION OF DANA CONTAINER, INC. in 1280 RAILCAR AVENUE, WILMINGTON, DE 19802 (NAICS 488210). OSHA activity number 344237698.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- DANA RAILCARE, A DIVISION OF DANA CONTAINER, INC.
- Site address
- 1280 RAILCAR AVENUE
- City
- WILMINGTON
- State
- DE
- ZIP
- 19802
- Mailing
- 1280 RAILCAR AVENUE, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 488210
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A01
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,603 · Current $5,302 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1): The evacuation route contained hazardous and or flammable chemicals. a) Repair Shop, 1280 Railcar Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes did not contain hazardous chemicals such as liquid petroleum gas cylinders.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $5301.5
- — C (S) $10603
- — Z (S) $10603
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $13,494 · Current $6,747 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Sand Basting and Paint Shop, 1280 Railcar Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the used and spent sand was not placed in front of the fire exit doors resulting in blocked exits.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6747
- — C (S) $13494
- — Z (S) $13494
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,723 · Current $6,362 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": a) Paint and Sand Blasting Shop, and Repair Shop, 1280 Railcar Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware - On or about August 12th, 2019, the employer did not ensure that all emergency exits were marked with an "Exit" sign.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6361.5
- — C (S) $12723
- — Z (S) $12723
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,603 · Current $5,302 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s) (a) Outside of Repair Shop, 1280 Railcar Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the powered industrial truck used onsite was in a safe operating condition. Employees were operating the Mitsubishi FG25N LPG Powered Industrial Truck with damaged tires.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $5301.5
- — C (S) $10603
- — Z (S) $10603
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle: a) Throughout the site at 1280 Railcare Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that inspections were performed on powered industrial trucks before placing them into service.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 A
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $4,241 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(a): The conductors and/or equipment required or permitted by this subpart were not approved: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical equipment feeding the 120V to 209V distribution panel was approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4241
- — C (S) $8482
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.303 E01
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1): Electric equipment was used and the following markings were not placed on the equipment: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical equipment feeding the 120V to 209V distribution panel was marked with the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified and other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $4,241 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the junction box, which housed the connection for a ceiling fan, was provided with a cover.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4241
- — C (S) $8482
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $4,241 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap: a) Maintenance Shop - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cord used as a pendant was of continuous length without splicing.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4241
- — C (S) $8482
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $42,411 · Current $21,206 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) Paint Shop - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cords were not as a substitute for fixed wiring. A mounted relocatable power tap (RPT) was used to power multiple devices, to include multiple flexible cords (extension cords) used in tandem. b) Sand Blast Shop - On or about August 12th 2019, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cords were not as a substitute for fixed wiring. Multiple flexible cords used were wrapped around pipes and other structures of the facility. Dana Rail Care, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1163455, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on February 8th, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1280 Railcar Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $21205.5
- — C (R) $42411
- — Z (R) $42411
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Source
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