OSHA Inspection: CP ENERGY SERVICES

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,026 · Current $2,410 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(8):29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8): The employer did not ensure that the cap (if equipped) and top step of a stepladder that are not used as steps.  On or about May 23, 2023, an employee was conducting maintenance on a Sand Commander auger, working from the top step of an A-frame aluminum ladder at heights approximately 8 feet, exposing the employee to fall hazard.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,036 · Current $3,214 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.  On or about April 28, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment for employees cleaning tanks, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to; inhalation, dermal contact and eye irritation.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,046 · Current $4,018 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(4):When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146.  On or about April 28, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were entering tanks labeled as permit required confined space without implementing a permit required confined space program, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to; inhalation, dermal contact, eye irritation, and asphyxiation.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(g)(1):The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  On or about April 28, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees entered tanks labeled as permit required confined space without receiving training and understanding of procedures, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to; inhalation, dermal contact, eye irritation, and asphyxiation.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,026 · Current $2,410 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b):There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  On or about April 28, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were not trained in First aid/CPR where an infirmary, hospital, nor clinic was within an appropriate distance to render first aid, exposing employees to further hazards due to a delay in medical treatment.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,036 · Current $3,214 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On or about April 28, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were working from a wooden pallet platform elevated by a rough terrain forklift up to approximately 8 feet high that was not designed by the manufacturer for such use, exposing employees to fall hazard.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(iv):Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms without being specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use: Note:  Preamble to Subpart L promulgated new paragraph (c)(2)(iv) & (v) in final rule to provide guidance. Added provision requires that in the case of fork-lifts, the entire scaffold platform be secured to the forklift.    On or about April 28, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were working from a wooden pallet platform elevated by a rough terrain forklift up to approximately 8 feet high that was not designed by the manufacturer for such use, exposing employees to fall hazard.