OSHA Inspection: PLAINVIEW TRUCK & TRAILER

Issued

2024-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2350.00 · Current $1410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about 15 February 2024, in the mechanics bays 1 and parts warehouse 2, the employer failed to ensure that the exits were properly marked

Issued

2024-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2350.00 · Current $1410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(2)(i):Containers in storage were not located in an area that minimized exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons:  On or about 15 February 2024, in the mechanics shop near the bay door, the employer failed to ensure that 6 propane tanks that were brought into the work area were guarded against physical damage

Issued

2024-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  On or about 15 February 2024, at the rear of the mechanics outside near the bay doors, the employer failed to ensure that an O2 cylinder stored had cylinder caps installed.

Issued

2024-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least  On or about 15 February 2024, in the parts room (1) and outside of the mechanics shop in a storage area (2), oxygen (O2) cylinders not in use were stored next to Acetylene cylinders without protection.