OSHA Inspection: TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION LLC

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,104 · Current $5,462 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  On or about June 16, 2025, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards and the employer did not ensure that oxygen cylinders were stored separately, by at least 20 feet, from propane tanks or by a noncombustible barrier.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,104 · Current $5,462 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):  Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  On or about June 16, 2025, an employee using an angle grinder to sharpen a metal scraper was exposed to flying debris and the employer did not ensure the grinder was equipped with a guard over the grinding wheel.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,282 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about June 16, 2025, an employee was exposed to fire and electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure the electric panel circuit breakers located in the electric panel attached to the decontamination building were labeled.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $12,744 · Current $7,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(B):  Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more was not guarded by suitable permanent, substantial partitions or screens so arranged so that only qualified persons would have access to the space within reach of the live parts.  Any openings in such partitions or screens were not so sized and located that persons were not likely to come into accidental contact with the live parts or to bring conducting objects into contact with them:  On or about February 25, 2025, an employee was exposed to fire and electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure energized conductors located in the electric panel attached to the decontamination building were equipped with a dead front or otherwise guarded.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,104 · Current $5,462 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  On or about February 25, 2025, an employee was exposed to fire and electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure the electric cord/cable entering the shipping container was protected from cuts and abrasion.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $10,924 · Current $6,554 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   On or about February 25, 2025, employees were exposed to fire and electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure extension cords were not used in lieu of fix wiring to power lights and tools in the truss storage shelter.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):  Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.   Employees were exposed to fire and electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure flexible cords and cables were routed appropriately and protected from damage:  a. On or about February 25, 2025, a 110 volt yellow extension cord powering equipment in the truss storage shed was run through the front doorway of the shipping container/decontamination building.  b. On or about June 16, 2025, a 110 volt yellow and black extension cord powering an angle grinder in the truss storage shed was run though a closed rear doorway of the shipping container/decontamination building and under the truss storage building base.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $12,744 · Current $7,647 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each member of the rescue service was provided with, and trained to use properly the personal protective equipment and rescue equipment necessary for making rescues from permit spaces:  On or about June 16, 2025, employees were exposed to hazardous atmospheres while working in railcars and the employer did not ensure each prospective rescuer was provided a retrieval line and respiratory protection necessary for IDLH atmospheres.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iii):  The employer did not ensure that each member of the rescue service was trained in basic first-aid and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR):  On or about June 16, 2025, employees were exposed to hazardous atmospheres while working in railcars and the employer did not ensure each prospective rescuer was trained to perform CPR.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $12,744 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(i):  Each authorized entrant did not use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or above the entrant's head:  On or about June 16, 2025, employees were exposed to hazardous atmospheres while working in railcars and the employer did not ensure each entrant was attached to a retrieval line.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Aug 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(ii):  An authorized entrant entered a permit space and did not have the other end of the retrieval line attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue could begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary:   On or about June 16, 2025, employees were exposed to hazardous atmospheres while working in railcars and the employer did not ensure each entrant was attached to a retrieval line with the other end attached to a mechanical device for immediate rescue.