OSHA Inspection: CARGO HANDLING AIRPORT SERVICES

Issued

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9639.00 · Current $6747.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): Refresher training including an evaluation of the effectiveness of the training, shall be conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely:    On or about 1/23/2020, at the Tarmac-Door 11 of Cargo Handling Airport Services LLC worksite, located at 6500 NW 22th St, Miami, FL 33122. The employer failed to provide refresher training to an employee who operated a powered industrial truck for handling cargo, exposing employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9639.00 · Current $4820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On or about 1/23/2020, at the maintenance shop of Cargo Handling Airport Services Inc. worksite, located at 6500 NW 22th St, Miami, FL 33122.  An employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Jet, JDP-15B, Serial #182102398) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7711.00 · Current $3856.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    On or about 1/23/2020, at the maintenance shop, Cargo Handling Airport Services LLC worksite, located at 6500 NW 22th St, Miami, FL 33122.  An abrasive cut-off saw (i.e. Milwaukee, Cat #6177-20, Serial #CZZA91605660Z) was not anchored to a work table, exposing an employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7711.00 · Current $3856.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about 1/23/2020, at the maintenance shop of Cargo Handling Airport Services LLC worksite, located at 6500 NW 22th St, Miami, FL 33122.   An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Northern Industrial, 6", 1/2 HP motor) which had left side tongue guard placed at 1/2-inch from wheel.

Issued

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7711.00 · Current $3856.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour:    On or about 1/23/2020, at the maintenance shop of Cargo Handling Airport Services LLC worksite, located at 6500 NW 22th St, Miami, FL 33122.  Employees were exposed to a fire hazard while working in an area where oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together.