Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305158305
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/14/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/05/2003 | $2,500.00 | 03/14/2003 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2003 | $2,500.00 | 03/14/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that an effective motor vehicle maintenance program was not maintained and that motor vehicles were not kept in a safe and proper operating condition at all times. a)Ford LP Gas Delivery Truck #35 - Oil leak in the rear main seal was not repaired and/or evaluated as soon as reported by the driver. b)The daily driver inspection reports of motor vehicles were not certified with the driver's signature, nor did the inspection reports indicate that all noted defects and deficiencies had been repaired and again reviewed and certified by the original driver. Among feasible means of abatement would be to comply with the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases; and the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Part 396. CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM