OSHA Inspection: M & M TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $8,929

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.27(a):29 CFR 1910.27(a): The employer did not ensure that scaffolds used in general industry meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds).  Facility:  On or about July 25, 2023 employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 19 feet due to the missing top rail on the entry / exit gate of the scissor lift.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $8,929

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 tankcars, 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:  Connex Box:  On or about July 25, 2023, employees were exposed to hazards associated with compressed gasses stored improperly. a.	Cylinder storage areas should be prominently posted with the names of the gases to be stored. b.	Charged and empty cylinders should be stored separately with the storage layout so planned that cylinders comprising old stock can be removed first with a minimum handling of other cylinders. c.	Cylinders stored without caps protecting the valve

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $6,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  Garage Bay: On or about July 25, 2023 , the work rests on an 8-inch Ryobi Bench Grinder, were found to be missing, exposing employees to injuries to chips, sparks, and shattered wheel pieces.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  Garage Bay: On or about July 25, 2023 , the Safety guard on an 8-inch Ryobi Bench Grinder, were found to be missing, exposing employees to injuries to chips, sparks, and shattered wheel pieces.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Nov 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $6,696

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):   Facility:  On, or about, July 25, 2023, the employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication Program related to hazardous materials used in the facility such as, but not limited to, used oils , lubes, maintenance chemicals and fuels.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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  Garage Bay: On or about July 25, 2023, the used oil tanks were not labeled to indicate the identity and hazard warnings associated with the contents.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.244(a)(1)(ii):Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  Garage Bay: On or about July 25, 2023, employees were exposed to crushing hazards from the unlabeled floor jacks that were used to lift commercial vehicles.

Issued

Oct 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 19, 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:  Garage Bay: On or about July 25, 2023  a relocatable power tap was used in conjunction with an extension cord, a key maker and a bench Grinder exposing the employees to fire hazards.