OSHA Inspection: MIDWAY AUTO SUPPLY, INC.

Issued

Sep 23, 2002

Abate by

Sep 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $900 Reduced

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:
On or about July 17, 2002, employees working in the warehouse area were
exposed to the
hazards associated with failing structural members including the following:
a) With each rain event, the roof in the work area leaks adding excess
weight to structural
members causing insulation and tiles to fall from the ceiling onto
employees in the warehouse
causing them to experience symptoms such as irritation of the skin, eyes,
and respiratory system.
b) The fire-damaged ceiling is a potential source of excessive weakness
for structural members
such as the wood framing between the roof and the employees' work area in
the
warehouse.
Methods of correction for each hazard include the following:
a)  Repair the damaged portions of the roof so that they are sound, tight,
and have no defects
that admit water.
b)  Replace the fire-damaged ceiling after the roof is replaced so that it
is sound and capable of
supporting its intended load of insulation and the wood framing between
the roof and the
employees' work area.

Issued

Sep 23, 2002

Abate by

Sep 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $450 Reduced