OSHA Inspection: JACK'S WRECKER SERVICE LLC

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $13494.00

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:  a) Throughout Yard/Facility - On July 8, 2020 and at times prior to, powered industrial trucks (forklifts) were improperly towed when they became stuck in/on uneven terrain, thus exposing employees to tip over and crushed-by hazards.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to ensure employees follow all policies and precautions for safe operation of the equipment as outlined in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual including, but not limited to: 1. Utilize the drawbar pin to pull the forklift if it becomes stuck in/on uneven terrain (e.g. mud, gravel, ruts, etc.). 2. Do not use a forklift for tasks it was not designed to, including, but not limited to, towing other forklifts.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l):  a) Throughout Yard/Facility - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial trucks (forklifts) had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l) prior to operating a forklift, thus exposing employees to struck-by, caught by, and crushed by hazards.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(A): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator would be authorized to operate:  a) Throughout Yard/Facility - On July 8, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure powered industrial truck (forklift) operators received initial training on operating instructions, warnings, and precautions included in the forklift operation and maintenance manuals, thus exposing employees to caught between and crushed by hazards.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $1000.00 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) Throughout Facility - On or about July 14, 2020, employees were operating a CAT powered industrial truck (forklift) in an unsafe condition in that operators/employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to a non-functioning back-up alarm, a non-functioning horn, and a non-functioning parking brake.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined, at least daily or before each shift if used on a round-the clock basis, before being placed into service.  a) Throughout Facility - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that powered industrial trucks (forklifts) were examined at least daily before being placed into service, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:  a) Outside of the Shop, Near the Roll-up Door - On or about July 14, 2020, the safety guard on the abrasive wheel on the left side of the Craftsman bench grinder did not cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards from the wheel and the material being grinded.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support off-hand grinding work and/or work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:   a) Outside of the Shop, Near Roll-up Door - On or about July 14, 2020, the Craftsman bench grinder was not equipped with a work rest on the left or right wheel, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards from the wheel and the material being grinded.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Outside of Shop, Near Roll-up Door - On or about July 14, 2020, the distance between the top of the safety guard and the left wheel and the distance between the tongue guard and the right wheel exceeded one-fourth inch on the Craftsman bench grinder, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards from the wheel and the material being grinded.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1000.00 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-half hour:   a) Cart, Outside of Shop - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, two oxygen compressed gas cylinders were stored adjacent to two acetylene fuel-gas cylinders without being separated by a noncombustible barrier, thus exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Inside the Shop - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, a relocatable power tap (power strip) was improperly used to energize items including but not limited to a microwave and a mini-refrigerator.  The power strip was connected in series (daisy chained) to an extension cord, which was connected to a second power strip, thus exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Throughout the jobsite - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a written hazard communication program at the workplace, thus exposing employees to chemical hazards while handling/working with chemicals including but not limited to liquefied petroleum (propane) gas and diesel fuel.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) Outside, Fuel Storage Area - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the liquefied petroleum (propane) gas cylinders or propane storage cage was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of its contents or information regarding the hazards of the contents, thus exposing employees to chemical hazards.   b) Outside, Fuel Storage Area - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the bulk diesel fuel storage tank was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of its contents or information regarding the hazards of the contents, thus exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Throughout the jobsite - On or about July 14, 2020 and at times prior to, employees were not provided with effective hazard communication training, thus exposing employees to chemical hazards while handling/working with chemicals including but not limited to liquefied petroleum (propane) gas and diesel fuel.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $522.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1): Within eight (8) hours after the death of any employee as a result of a work-related incident, the employer did not report the fatality to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor:  a) At Facility - On or about July 8, 2020, the employer did not report a work-related fatality within 8 hours.

Issued

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  a) Throughout Yard/Facility - On or about July 14, 2020, employees were operating the CAT powered industrial truck (forklift) that was not equipped with a data plate, thus exposing employees to struck-by and crushed by hazards.