OSHA Inspection: JAKE PETERS TRUCKING, LLC

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1729.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Shop; On or about the week of April 15, 2024, and dates prior, an employee utilizing the "loft/storage" area was not protected from fall hazards approximately 9-feet in height by a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall protection system.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i):  The employer did not train each employee in the nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them:  (a) Shop; On or about the week of April 15, 2024, and dates prior, an employee accessed the "loft/storage" area, approximately 9-feet above the shop floor, without first being trained in the recognition of fall hazards.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1729.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements:  (a) Shop; On or about the week of April 15, 2024, and dates prior, an open-sided wooden stairway approximately 48-inches wide, used by an employee to access the "loft/storage" area, was constructed with 13 steps, and was not equipped with a stair rail system with handrail on the open side and a handrail on the enclosed side.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $1037.00 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) Office in the shop; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, a 10-pound Amerex Model B456 ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher (No. A-92952706) was not readily accessible in the event of an emergency, due to it being placed on the floor and partially obscured by a rolled-up rug/mat.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a) Office in the shop; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, a 10-pound Amerex Model B456 ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher (No. A-92952706) provided for use was not visually inspected monthly.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   (a) Office in the shop; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, a 10-pound Amerex Model B456 ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher (No. A-92952706) provided for use did not have an annual maintenance check.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):  The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  (a) Throughout the establishment; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, the employer failed to provide annual training to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) Throughout the facility; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, the employer did not have an established hazard communication program to address hazards associated with chemicals used by employees such as, but not limited to, Shell Rotella ELC NF Antifreeze and Coolant, Purus Alletor Heavy Duty Red Grease, and Purus Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  (a) Throughout the facility; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, the employer did not have safety data sheets for chemicals used by employees such as, but not limited to, Shell Rotella ELC NF Antifreeze and Coolant, Purus Alletor Heavy Duty Red Grease, and Purus Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   (a) Throughout the facility; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, the employer did not provide training on chemicals used by employees such as, but not limited to, Shell Rotella ELC NF Antifreeze and Coolant, Purus Alletor Heavy Duty Red Grease, and Purus Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:   (a) Shop; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that the hook and hoist chain on the 10-ton Kone Model CXTS10 overhead crane were inspected monthly with a certification record.

Issued

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    (a) Shop; On or about May 2, 2024, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that the 10-ton Kone Model CXTS10 overhead crane was inspected annually.