OSHA Inspection: ATLANTIC MAINTENANCE AND TRUCKING SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  (a) On or about 02/29/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Admin Office - the admin office was cluttered with vehicle parts, mechanic tools, and other miscellaneous items along the walkways, exposing employees to tripping hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a) On or about 02/29/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Admin Office, Main Entrance - Every exit  was not visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (b) On or about 02/29/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Admin Office, Side Door - Every exit  was not visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) On or about 02/29/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Admin Office- the portable fire extinguisher was found on the ground, partially obstructed by miscellaneous items stored in front of it, exposing employees to fire hazard.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(A): Fuel-gas cylinders were not placed with valve end up whenever they were in use:  (a) On or about 04/2/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Shop Area - Fuel-gas cylinders were not placed with valve end up while they were in use, exposing employees to explosive hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  (a) On or about 02/29/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Admin Office - the working space in front of electrical panels was being used as storage.   NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,305 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   (a) On or about 04/02/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted,  VI  00820 - Shop Area -  live parts of electrical panel operating at 50 volts or more was not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, exposing employees to electrical hazard.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 26, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(i): All 15- and 20-ampere attachment plugs and connectors shall be constructed so that there are no exposed current-carrying parts except the prongs, blades, or pins.    (a) On or about 04/02/2024, 9003 Estate Pearl Christiansted, VI  00820 - Shop Area - a connector was energized with an exposed conductor outside of the connector enclosure, exposing employees to electrical shock.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).