JACKSON, GA —
OSHA Inspection: VANTEC HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEM (USA), INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of VANTEC HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEM (USA), INC. in 120 MIDWAY ROAD SUITE 200, JACKSON, GA 30233 (NAICS 488510). OSHA activity number 346356348.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VANTEC HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEM (USA), INC.
- Site address
- 120 MIDWAY ROAD SUITE 200
- City
- JACKSON
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30233
- Mailing
- 120 MIDWAY ROAD, JACKSON, GA 30233
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 488510
- Employees
- 86
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $8,595 · Current $6,017 Reduced
2150
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b):The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: a) Throughout the facility, on or about November 15, 2022, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that the employer did not ensure propane tanks were stored correctly.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6016.5
- — Z (S) $8595
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Abate by
- Mar 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,875 · Current $4,860 Reduced
2150
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used, when necessary, whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) Throughout the facility, on or about November 15, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical burns, in that the employer did not provide appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for the body when changing propane tanks.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4860
- — Z (S) $6875
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
2150
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: (a) Throughout the warehouse; on or about November 15, 2022, employees changing out the propane tanks were exposed to chemical burns, in that the employer did not provide the correct face protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.138 B
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
2150
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(b):The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: (a) On the warehouse floor, on or about November 15, 2022, employees changing out the propane tanks were exposed to chemical burns, in that the employer did not provide the correct hand protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H03
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $5,156 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets. a) Throughout the facility, on or about November 15, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, including but not limited to, propane, in that the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain, an effective written hazard communication program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5156
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: a) Throughout the facility, on or about November 15, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, including but not limited to, propane, in that the employer did not provide Safety Data Sheets.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B01 I
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Abate by
- Mar 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electric equipment was not suitable for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subpart and not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. a) At the Temporary employer workstations, on or about November 15, 2022, and at times prior the employer exposed employees to 110/120 V electrical and tripping hazards in that metallic quad boxes, used to power office equipment, were not permanently affixed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) At the Temporary employer workstations, on or about November 15, 2022 and at times prior the employer exposed employees to 110/120 V electrical and tripping hazards in that the use of electrical extension cords were daisy chained and did not meet listed and labeling requirements.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 G01 I
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i):Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less: a) At Panels HPA 2 and LPA 2, on or about November 15, 2022 and times prior the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the Quantum Tech forklift charger Serial number 7-15-0122-20225 was blocking the panels leaving 24-inches of clearance.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346356348.
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