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Liquid Environmental Solutions of Alabama, LLC

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Name: Liquid Environmental Solutions of Alabama, LLC
Jurisdiction: Alabama
Legal type: Foreign Limited Liability Company
Status: Exists
Date of registration: 21 Aug 2009 (16 years ago)
Entity Number: 000-618-108
Register Number: 000618108
ZIP code: 36104
County: Montgomery
Place of Formation: Delaware
Principal Address: 11855 SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD STE CSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Registered Office Street Address: 641 SOUTH LAWRENCE STREETMONTGOMERY, AL 36104

Activities NON HAZARDOUS WASTEWATER MGMT SRVS/INDUSTRIAL FILTRATION PARTS

Agent

Name Role
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY INC. Agent

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
341945921 0418600 2016-12-01 1980 AVENUE A, MOBILE, AL, 36615
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2016-12-02
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed 2017-07-18

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 1160159
Safety Yes
Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1194982
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 D04 VIII
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 6739.0
Initial Penalty 12675.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 5
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that employees properly used rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): a) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the rescue and emergency equipment needed was set-up on railcar #PLCX 224876 for employee rescue. b) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the rescue and emergency equipment needed was set-up on for railcar #PLCX 224819 for employee rescue. c) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the rescue and emergency equipment needed was set-up on railcar #GATX 37578 for employee rescue. d) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the rescue and emergency equipment needed was set-up on railcar #GATX 37578 for employee rescue. e) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the rescue and emergency equipment needed was set-up on railcar #PLCX 224819 for employee rescue.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 D14
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 6735.0
Initial Penalty 12675.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not review the permit-required confined space program, using the canceled permits retained under 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(6) within one year: a) On or about August 30, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to review the canceled confined space permits at least yearly to ensure employees participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards by having all required sections required on the permit filled out properly.
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F02
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 6735.0
Initial Penalty 12675.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(2): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the purpose of the entry: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for purpose on the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F03
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(3): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the date and the authorized duration of the entry permit: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for the date and the authorized duration of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01003C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F07
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(7): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the hazards of the permit space to be entered: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the hazards of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01003D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F10
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(10): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the results of initial and periodic tests performed under 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5), accompanied by the names or initials of the tester: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying the results of initial and periodic tests for the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01003E
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F11
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(11): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the rescue and emergency services to be summoned and the means for summoning those services: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for retrieval / rescue procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01003F
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F12
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(12): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the communication procedures used by authorized entrants and attendants to maintain contact during the entry: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for communication procedures of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01003G
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 F13
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 9
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(13): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify equipment, such as personal protective equipment, testing equipment, communications equipment, alarm systems, and rescue equipment: a) On or about November 1, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223655. b) On or about November 2, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. c) On or about November 3, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. d) On or about November 4, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLTX 223681. e) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224876. f) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819. g) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. h) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #GATX 37578. i) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the space for identifying personal protective equipment, testing equipment, and alarm system of the confined space entry permit was properly filled out for railcar #PLCX 224819.
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 G01
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 6735.0
Initial Penalty 12675.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 5
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure an employee was trained on confined space to have the acquired understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe entry and work in railcar #PLCX 224876 to clean / remove asphalt and diesel fuel. b) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure an employee was trained on confined space to have the acquired understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe entry and work in railcar #PLCX 224819 to clean / remove asphalt and diesel fuel. c) On or about November 19, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure an employee was trained on confined space to have the acquired understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe entry and work in railcar #GATX 37578 to clean / remove asphalt and diesel fuel. d) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure an employee was trained on confined space to have the acquired understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe entry and work in railcar #GATX 37578 to clean / remove asphalt and diesel fuel. e) On or about November 20, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure an employee was trained on confined space to have the acquired understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe entry and work in railcar #PLCX 224819 to clean / remove asphalt and diesel fuel.
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 Q01
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-21
Current Penalty 6735.0
Initial Penalty 5432.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel: a) On or about November 10, 2016 at Liquid Environment Solutions, Mobile, Al, railcar department: The employer failed to ensure the Toyota forklift in the railcar department was taken out of service for repairs for items such as but not limited to the horn not working, rubber brake pad missing, nameplate unreadable, seat belt sometimes locks during testing, and the owners manual missing.
341949824 0418600 2016-12-01 1980 AVENUE A, MOBILE, AL, 36615
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2016-12-02
Case Closed 2017-07-18

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 1160159
Safety Yes
Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1194592
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 C01
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-18
Current Penalty 3160.0
Initial Penalty 9234.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9 (c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: a) Rail tank car cleaning area; On or about December 7, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed the employees cleaning rail asphalt tank car #PTLX 223665 to noise at levels of 261.5% (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 98.7 dBA) which is 5.2 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBA) while working in the railcar cleaning area. Results were calculated for a 374 minutes sampling period. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 D01
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a) Rail tank car cleaning area; on or about December 2, 2016 the employer failed to implement a program to monitor the noise levels employees were exposed to while cleaning rail asphalt tank car #PTLX 223665.
Citation ID 01001C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 G01
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Rail car cleaning area; on or about December 7, 2016 and times prior the employer failed to annually obtain audiograms for those employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.
Citation ID 01001D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 K01
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) Rail tank car cleaning area; on or about December 2, 2016 the employer failed to implement a Hearing Conservation training program for the employees cleaning rail asphalt tank car #PTLX 223665.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 C05 II G 2
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-18
Current Penalty 5000.0
Initial Penalty 6157.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(G)(2): Employees entered into permit spaces that met the conditions set forth in 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i) but when a hazardous atmosphere was detected during entry, the space was not evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere developed: a) Rail tank car cleaning area; on or about December 7, 2016 the employer failed to evaluate the confined space for permit issued to railcar #PTLX 223665 to determine why an employee's personal monitor went off and indicated LEL 36% and CO 24 ppm while cleaning the railcar.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 E05 II
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(5)(ii): The entry supervisor did not terminate the entry and cancel the entry permit when a condition that was not allowed under the entry permit arose in or near the permit: a) Rail tank car cleaning area; on or about December 7, 2016 the employer failed to ensure the confined space for permit issued to railcar #PTLX 223665 was cancelled when an employee's personal monitor went off and indicated LEL 36% and CO 24 ppm while cleaning the railcar.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100253 B04 III
Issuance Date 2017-04-10
Abatement Due Date 2017-04-14
Current Penalty 5000.0
Initial Penalty 6542.0
Final Order 2017-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 35
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least: a) Yard area behind rail car connex; on or about December 2, 2016 and times prior the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that oxygen/acetylene fuel-gas cylinders stored together when not in use.

Date of last update: 15 Aug 2024

Sources: Alabama Secretary of State