OSHA Inspection: RAY BERTOLINI TRUCKING CO.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.177(c)(1):The employer did not provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved and the safety procedures to follow while servicing rim wheels.   On or about, June 26, 2024, the employer did not provide training to employees who perform tire servicing operations.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.177(d)(5): Current charts (rim manuals) containing instructions for the type of wheels being serviced were not available in the service area.  On or about, June 26, 2024, the employer did not provide current charts (rim manuals) in the service area for employees who perform tire servicing operations.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  On or about June 26, 2024, the employer did not have a chemical inventory list available for employees to reference to identify the appropriate safety data sheet. Employees are utilizing chemicals during tire servicing operations.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  On or about June 26, 2024, employees were working with hazardous chemicals during tire servicing operations. The employer did not have safety data sheets available or accessible to them.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  On or about June 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided required training on hazardous chemicals when working with chemicals within their work areas.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Abate by

Jan 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ii): Liquid propane (LP)-gas containers shall be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.  On or about June 26, 2024, six liquid propane tanks were found sitting on the ground outside the northeast corner of the employer's garage building. The employer did not ensure propane tanks were in suitable enclosure or otherwise protected from tampering.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Abate by

Jan 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about June 26, 2024 the employer did not ensure the written workplace hazard assessment had been put in writing with the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment. Employees utilize chemicals and perform welding operations during tire servicing operations and are required to use gloves, googles, safety glasses, and/or welding helmets.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Abate by

Jan 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(h)(1):The employer did not provide personnel protective equipment (PPE) at no cost to employees, except as provided by paragraphs(h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section.  On or about June 26, 2024, employees are conducting welding operations. The employer did not provide personal protective equipment (welding helmets) at no cost to employees.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Abate by

Jan 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition:  On or about, June 26, 2024, employees utilize chemicals during tire servicing operations which require the use of gloves is required. Chemical resistant gloves were not provided by the employer.

Issued

Nov 18, 2024

Abate by

Jan 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about June 26, 2024, the employer did not provide an eyewash station for employee use when utilizing hazardous chemicals during tire servicing operations.