OSHA Inspection: PEPSI MIDAMERICA CO.

Issued

Jan 7, 2020

Abate by

Feb 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $7,757 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    A) On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not ensure precautions were taken to prevent filling liquid propane gas containers while the container was on or near an ignition source.  LPG cylinders were filled while housed inside or on top of PIVs, which were parked approximately five (5) feet away from the LPG dispensing station.    B) On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not ensure flammable vapor source was controlled by permitting fuel station valves to remain open when an attendant was not present.

Issued

Jan 7, 2020

Abate by

Feb 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6): Sources of ignition. Category 1 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C) were handled, drawn, or dispensed where flammable vapors may reach a source of ignition:  On or about October 7, 2019, at the LPG fuel dispensing station, the employer did not ensure LPG fuel was dispensed where flammable vapors could not reach a source of ignition.

Issued

Jan 7, 2020

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $5,967 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye or face protection when refilling LPG cylinders at the end of their shift.  Employees were exposed to eye and face hazards from LPG vapors.

Issued

Jan 7, 2020

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $5,967 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not require employees performing LPG cylinder refilling to use appropriate hand protection. Employees were exposed to hazards that included, but were not limited to, skin absorption of harmful substances, chemical burns, and thermal burns.

Issued

Jan 7, 2020

Abate by

Feb 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $7,757 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2): The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel was not in accordance with NFPA Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA No. 58-1969), which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:    On or about October 7, 2019, at the LPG dispensing station, liquefied petroleum gas fuel was not stored or handled in accordance with NFPA Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, NFPA No. 58-1969:    A) The employer did not ensure employees filling LPG cylinders were qualified to the standards required by NFPA No. 58-1969 Section 1.5, which included, but were not limited to, training employees on proper LPG handling procedures at least once every three years, and ensuring employees understand emergency response procedures.    B) The employer did not ensure at least one qualified person remained in attendance at the transfer operation from the time connections were made until the transfer was completed, shutoff valves were closed, and lines were disconnected, in accordance with NFPA No. 58-1969 Section 4.2.1.1.    C) The employer did not ensure LPG cylinder storage was located to minimize physical damage or tampering, in accordance with NFPA No. 58-1969 Section 5.2.1.1.    D) The employer did not ensure LPG cylinder storage was located at least five (5) feet away from the dispensing station, in accordance with NFPA No. 58-1969 Section 5.4.1.3.    E) The employer did not ensure LPG cylinders in storage were protected against vehicle impact provided in accordance with good engineering practices where vehicle traffic normally was expected at the dispensing station, in accordance with NFPA No. 58-1969 Section 5.4.2.2.

Issued

Jan 7, 2020

Abate by

Feb 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,819 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck    On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not ensure a scrubber operator was trained to operate the equipment. Training records did not reflect the employee was trained on the scrubber.