WARNING!  This is a CCTV video clip of a worker who is squatting down on an elevated conveyor belt at what looks to be a gravel pit when the conveyor is turned on and he is sucked under a brace.  The video may be upsetting to some.  There is NO graphic images, but the video will make you a BELIEVER IN LOTO!

 

This is not just another RMP General Duty Clause case.  This case centers around a “critical utility” and how its FAILURE led to the release of a flammable gas and explosion.  And the critical utility was the plant air system and the critical component was air dryer.  The facility had recognized these systems as critical AND had the air dryer on an inspection schedule. ...

In the PSM/RMP world, the battle rages on with regards to “verification of knowledge” for those receiving training related to their work in, on and adjacent to a PSM/RMP covered process.  Yet for those safety professionals not working at a PSM/RMP facility, you too have a standard, that will just about cover ALL workplaces, that REQUIRES the employer to ensure workers understood the...

    Many THANKS to my NEW and RENEWING “Partners in Safety“   since 4/2015 since 2005 since 2010 since 2013  since 1/2015 Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,100 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors! UPDATED the Members Area Photo Library on 4/4/15 with 189 Shocker, Accident, and GRAPHIC Injury...

Coverage: National Period: 30 days, 3/19/15 to 4/18/15 New Inspections: Opened in the last 30 days = 570 Closed Inspections: Closed in the last 30 days = 1,235 Ongoing Inspections: Opened prior to 30 day reporting period and still not closed = 110,342 Inspections with Violations = 129 Inspections with no Violations =  441 (Based on number of New Inspections only) Assessed Penalties= $0.3M ...

 

On May 24,2012, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of Respondent’s facility to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (“RMP”) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the Act. EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Act by failing to comply with the regulations. The Alleged Violations And...

Respondent produces processes, handles, or stores, among other things, propane, hydrogen. isopentane, pentane, isobutane, and methane, which are all listed at 40 CFR Part 68 as extremely hazardous flammable chemicals.  On August 3, 2014, there was a release of flammable substances from piping at the facility and a fire ensued.  There were no injuries or fatalities; however, there was significant...

A manufacturer of custom-sized resin balls used as flotation devices in the petroleum and fracking industries failed to protect its employees from the risk of death or serious injury from potential fires, explosions and other hazards by not providing and using mandatory safeguards.  Officials from OSHA began inspecting the plant in October 2014, in response to complaints. Inspectors identified...

    Many THANKS to my NEW and RENEWING “Partners in Safety“   since 2005 since 2010 since 2013  since 1/2015 Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,100 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors! UPDATED the Members Area Photo Library on 4/4/15 with 189 Shocker, Accident, and GRAPHIC Injury photos 2015...