OSHA Inspection: NORTHWEST TIRE, INC. DBA/UNITED TIRE

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Dec 10, 1988

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 in that employees were exposed to
crushing injuries.
a) On or about 09/26/88 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to
serious injury from collapse of the alignment rack. The Benwil
alignment rack serial number 1655 would not lock in place on both
sides when elevated.
One feasible method of abatement, among others, would be to limit the
elevation of the rack to two feet or less until permanent repairs can
be made.
b) On or about 09/26/88 and at time prior to employee(s) working in bay
#3 were exposed to crushing injuries druing the unexpected raising
and lowering of the hydraulic automotive lift without warning or
actuation of the control valve.

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Dec 10, 1988

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 in that employees were exposed to
cutting injuries.
a) On or about 09/26/88 and at times prior to, employee(s) were exposed
to falling panes of glass, approximately 42 inches by 21 inches that
had been secured by duct tape in three of the four service doors.
One feasible method of abatement, among others, would be to use anchors
and glazing compounds.

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Nov 25, 1988

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Dec 12, 1988

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Nov 25, 1988

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Nov 25, 1988

Issued

Nov 10, 1988

Abate by

Dec 12, 1988