OSHA Inspection: ALLIANCE PROPANE INC.

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,015 · Current $754 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees  46848 Pala Rd (Lira Rd x Pala Rd): On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) operated a Gradall model 534B-8, Serial Number 01448331S and did not use the provided manufactured restraining device. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to crushed-by and struck-by hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,412 · Current $603 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition.  Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat:  46848 Pala Rd (Lira Rd x Pala Rd), In-between and around tanks 1, 2, and 3: On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used a gas powered string trimmer to cut vegetation where flammable vapors may have been present. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi): Readily ignitable material such as weeds and long dry grass were not removed within 10 feet of any container.  46848 Pala Rd (Lira Rd x Pala Rd): On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, readily ignitable materials such as weeds and long dry grass were within 10 feet of container 1, 2, and 3. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,412 · Current $603 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.  West end, Maintenance building next to garage door: On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, oxygen cylinders were stored next to an acetylene tank which could cause or accelerate a fire. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire and explosive hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,618 · Current $905 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.  North end, outside the Maintenance building: On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used a 50A 125/250V cable to power the maintenance building, which had evidence of overheating on the male end of the cable. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  North end, outside the Maintenance building: On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, an orange extension cord was transmitting power to the DEF pump and was not connected so that strain relief was provided. The orange cord had rubber sheathing which was pulled away from the female end of the cord exposing the inner wires. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical- shock hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  North end, outside the Maintenance building: On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, an orange extension cord was transmitting power to the DEF pump and the male end of the plug was missing the grounding pin. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical- shock hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  West end, Maintenance building next to garage door: On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, two carbon dioxide and one compressed gas N.O.S cylinder was upright and unsecured from displacement. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to struck-by hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  46848 Pala Rd (Lira RD X Pala Rd): On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, a Hazard Assessment was not conducted onsite that had a systematic process used to identify potential hazards, assess the risks they pose, and evaluate the vulnerabilities that could exacerbate their impact to employee(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to safety occupational related hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  46848 Pala Rd (Lira Rd x Pala Rd): On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, all employee(s) were not provided the educational program with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazard(s) involved to fight a fire. This condition potentially exposes employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $339 · Current $85 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  46848 Pala Rd (Lira Rd x Pala Rd): On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) operated a Gradall model 534B-8, Serial Number 01448331S which did not have all safety stickers, plates, and/or markings maintained in a legible condition. This includes but not limited to controller labels and warning labels throughout the forklift. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to struck-by-hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 25, 2025

Abate by

Dec 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.  46848 Pala Rd (Lira Rd x Pala Rd): On or about June 3, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used a Gradall 534B to move propane tanks. Employee(s) had only been provided with an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace, and no formal instruction was provided. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck-by-hazard(s).