OSHA Inspection: BULK TRANSPORT COMPANY EAST, INC.

Issued

Nov 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) At the site on 18820 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, Florida in the maintenance shop  on or about 09/06/23, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that, the employees were not protected from falling from the walking working  surface on top of the Pneumatic Tank Trailers approx. 10 feet in height while conducting repairs to topside and hatches.

Issued

Nov 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1):The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  a) At the jobsite located at 18820 Cortez Blvd, Brookville FL; on or about 09/06/23, the employer exposed employees to possible toxic and asphyxiating atmosphere hazards in that, the employer did not evaluate the enclosed pneumatic tank trailers as a possible permit required confined space.