OSHA Inspection: SWIPEJOBS LLC

Issued

Feb 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $4,683 Reduced

Hazardous substances 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 chemical hazards, in that the employer did not have propane tanks stored correctly.

Issued

Feb 27, 2023

Abate by

Mar 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced

Hazardous substances 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(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 body protection, such as but not limited to an apron for employees while changing out propane tanks on powered industrial vehicles.

Issued

Feb 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 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 for employees while changing out propane tanks on powered industrial vehicles.

Issued

Feb 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 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) 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 adequate hand protection for employees while changing out propane tanks on powered industrial vehicles.

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 the use of electrical equipment including but not limited to metallic quad boxes, used to power office equipment, were not permanently affixed.

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.

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.

Issued

Feb 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2150

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 September 15, 2022, and times prior workers were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure the Safety Data Sheets were available onsite for workers performing propane changes.