OSHA Inspection: 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING, LLC

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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 in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the potential catastrophic failure of incompatible material in components of compressed air system distribution lines  On or about January 4, 2023, employees were exposed to potential struck by hazards from the inappropriate use of polyvinyl chloride components (pipe and fittings) in the distribution lines for the shop building compressed air system. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) components used in compressed air systems are subject to damage mechanisms, such as but not limited to, brittle failure that can lead to catastrophic failure and shattering of PVC components. Shop employees, such as the shop lead and mechanics, have exposure to this hazardous condition when performing routine duties that include maintenance on the tractor and trailers utilizing pneumatic tools, including but not limited to jacks, impact wrenches, air hammers and die grinders.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jul 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about January 4, 2023  employees were exposed to hazards associated with brake parts cleaner and other automotive chemicals and the employer had not developed and implemented a hazardous communication program.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jul 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $0 Reduced

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:  On or about January 4, 2023  employees were exposed to hazards associated with brake parts cleaner and other automotive chemicals and the employer did not have a safety data sheet for the chemicals.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jul 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) 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:  On or about January 4, 2023 employees were exposed to  brake parts cleaner and other automotive chemicals and were not provided information and training as required on hazardous chemicals in their work area.