OSHA Inspection: LANE AVIATION CORPORATION

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $7287.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to oxygen explosion and fire hazards associated with servicing operations related to filling cylinders with oxygen that involved a compressed gas system that included an oxygen intensifier that was not designed (and maintained) to prevent or minimize potential explosion and fire events associated with the oxygen service equipment.  a. On or about and prior to September 17, 2019, at the International Gateway, Columbus, Ohio workplace, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from oxygen explosion and fire hazards during oxygen cylinder servicing activities. Employees were exposed to oxygen explosion and fire hazards during the use of a compressed gas system that involved a Futurecraft oxygen-service automatic pressure intensifier for transfilling of portable and aircraft mounted oxygen cylinders. The compressed gas system used was not evaluated for safe use and design, was not properly maintained and had not been cleaned for oxygen service prior to initial (and continued) use. Written operating procedures for the safe use, maintenance and inspection of the system had not been provided or developed for employee use. On September 17, 2019, an oxygen explosion occurred during the servicing of a customers portable oxygen cylinder that involved this compressed gas system.  Among other methods, a feasible abatement method to correct the hazards would be to comply with the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Standard G-4 , Oxygen, Eleventh Edition 2015, in accordance with section 9 and require design, construction and commissioning of oxygen systems under the supervision of qualified engineers, as well as requiring the cleaning and inspection of oxygen systems prior to use; to comply with CGA Standard P-2.5, Transfilling of High Pressure Gaseous Oxygen Used For Respiration, Fifth Edition 2007, section 5.2 Transfilling system materials and oxygen compatibility which requires all components of the transfilling system to be cleaned for oxygen service according to CGA Standard 4.1;  to comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2020 edition, section 7.1.18 Cleaning and Purging of Gas Piping Systems which requires cleaning and purging of compressed gas piping systems prior to installation and being put into service; to comply with the CGA Standard G-4.1, Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service, seventh edition 2018, which requires cleaning in accordance with said standard for all surfaces in contact with oxygen gas (of concentration that exceeds 23.5%); to comply with the CGA Standard G-4.11, Reciprocating Compressors for Oxygen Service, second edition 2017, in accordance with section 10.5.4 Oxygen Cleaning, Arrival on site - which requires equipment be opened for inspection and cleaned for oxygen service; and to comply with CGA Standard P-1, Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers, twelfth edition 2015, in accordance with 5.7 Transfilling  which requires the employer to establish written operating instructions that include equipment inspection and maintenance procedures for the equipment used to transfer compressed gases from one container to another.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8675.00 · Current $5205.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following areas to the extent that they are not addressed in any specific program required in this paragraph:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(i): Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties..  a. On or about October 9, 2020, the employer's emergency response plan did not reflect pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties, in that the Lane Aviation Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan failed to describe what role outside parties would have in an emergency response incident and did not address the expected roles for outside parties in providing active emergency response. Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following areas to the extent that they are not addressed in any specific program required in this paragraph:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(ii): Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication.  On or about October 9, 2020, the employer's emergency response plan did not completely address the personnel roles, lines of authority, training and communication in that the Lane Aviation Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan:   a. failed to address personnel roles and clear lines of authority to include those of outside responders;  b. did not clearly define the means and methods of communication for use during an emergency; and   c. did not address the provisions for employee training related to specific personnel roles involved in the response plan.  Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations with these required duties on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following areas to the extent that they are not addressed in any specific program required in this paragraph:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(iv): Safe distances and places of refuge.  c. On or about October 9, 2020, the employer's emergency response plan did not address safe distances and places of refuge. Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations with these required duties on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following areas to the extent that they are not addressed in any specific program required in this paragraph:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(v): Site security and control.  a. On or about October 9, 2010, the employer's emergency response plan did not address site element and control during an emergency response spill event. Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations with these required duties on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following areas to the extent that they are not addressed in any specific program required in this paragraph:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(vii): Decontamination.  a. On or about October 9, 2019, the employer's emergency response plan failed to address decontamination of personnel and equipment involved in spill response and spill clean-up activities. Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations with these required duties on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following areas to the extent that they are not addressed in any specific program required in this paragraph:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(xi): PPE and emergency equipment.   a. On or about October 9, 2010, the employer's emergency response plan did not address the specific types and uses of personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations with these required duties on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8675.00 · Current $5205.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6): Training. Training shall be based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, shall be conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident. Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be given training in accordance with the paragraphs 1910.120(g)(6)(i) through 1910.120(q)(6)(v):  a. On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to provide and certify training for employees expected to participate in emergency response as depicted by the Lane Aviation Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. There were no employees trained to elements for First Responder Awareness Level, First Responder Operations Level, or On Scene Incident Commander for actions delineated in the employer's plan. Employees performed required duties that involved transfer and transport of flammable liquids related to Fuel Tank Farm operations, aircraft fueling operations and associated vehicle operations with these activities on a daily basis.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $7287.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  a. On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to provide and require the use of protective clothing for the thermal hazards related to oxygen fire and explosion risk associated with transfilling oxygen cylinders tasks. Aircraft service employees utilized a compressed gas system that included a Futurecraft oxygen intensifier without PPE for protection against thermal hazards. On September 17, 2019, an employee suffered serious injuries that included burns, from an oxygen explosion/fire event related to required oxygen transfilling duties.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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.  a. On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to provide and require the use of eye and face protection for the thermal hazards related to oxygen fire and explosion risk associated with transfilling oxygen cylinder tasks. Aircraft service employees utilized a compressed gas system that included a Futurecraft oxygen intensifier without PPE for protection against thermal hazards. On September 17, 2019, an employee suffered serious injuries that included burns, from an oxygen explosion/fire event related to required oxygen transfilling duties.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are 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.  a. On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to select and require the use of appropriate hand protection for aircraft service employees against the thermal hazards related to oxygen fire and explosion risk related to transfilling oxygen cylinder tasks. Aircraft service employees utilized a compressed gas system that included a Futurecraft oxygen intensifier without PPE for protection against thermal hazards. On September 17, 2019, an employee suffered serious injuries that included burns, from an oxygen explosion/fire event related to required oxygen transfilling duties.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $7287.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d): Hazard assessment and equipment selection.   29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:   29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;   a. On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to perform a workplace hazard assessment of hazards related to transfilling of oxygen cylinders and select, then enforce the use of PPE for protection against thermal hazards associated with oxygen fires and explosion. Aircraft service employees utilized a compressed gas system that included a Futurecraft oxygen intensifier without PPE for protection against thermal hazards. On September 17, 2019, an employee suffered serious injuries, that included burns, from an oxygen explosion/fire event related to required oxygen transfilling duties.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $7287.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employee information and training.  29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. Employee training shall include at least:  29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and,  a. On or about September 17, 2019, the employer had not provided training in work practices, such as but not limited to safe operating procedures, maintenance procedures, inspection procedures and requirements for cleaning equipment for oxygen service related to the introduction the Futurecraft Oxygen Intensifer compressed gas system for use in transfilling of oxygen cylinders. This compressed gas system involved the use of gaseous oxygen to drive a reciprocating piston that further pressurized gaseous oxygen in the required task of transfilling oxygen cylinders. An employee suffered serious injury on this date from an oxygen explosion event that involved the use of this equipment.

Issued

2020-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8675.00 · Current $5205.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Basic Requirement. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.  a. On or about September 17, 2019, an oxygen explosion occurred involving  an oxygen cylinder transfilling operation that resulted in an in-patient hospitalization of an aircraft service employee and the employer failed to ensure the hospitalization was reported within 24 hours. The employer reported the incident on October 7, 2019 via the OSHA website serious event reporting online form.