AURORA, CO —
OSHA Inspection: M&M AUTO RECONDITIONING, INC.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of M&M AUTO RECONDITIONING, INC. in 19900 E. COLFAX AVE., AURORA, CO 80011 (NAICS 488410). OSHA activity number 309195501.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- M&M AUTO RECONDITIONING, INC.
- Site address
- 19900 E. COLFAX AVE.
- City
- AURORA
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80011
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 488410
- SIC code (legacy)
- 7549
- Employees
- 39
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2006
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Acto of 1970: The employer did not provide employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were not likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the hazards of serious crushing injuries: a)On or about July 27, 2006, an employee had not undergone adequate training explaining one or more crushing hazards or one or more alternatives of abating crushing hazards that may occur in connection with the towing of an RTD Orion Model No. 2000 Series bus. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to develop and implement a crushing hazard avoidance training program for all employees.
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2006
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not provide employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the hazard of serious crushing injuries: a)On or about July 27, 2006, the Century 3212 Tow Apparatus was operated outside of the manufacturer's specifications for the underlift during the lifting and towing of an Orion RTD bus (RTD 2252X, Colorado License Plate 536-MCP). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to ensure employees are adequately trained and follow the specifications listed in the Owner's Manual prior to lifting or towing operations. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2006
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not provide employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the hazard of serious crushing injuries: a)On or about July 27, 2006, an Orion bus (RTD 2252X, Colorado License Plate 536- MCP) was towed in an inappropriate manner, in that, the underlift was not connected to appropriate tow points. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to follow the instructions detailed in the Orion Manual for Jacking and Towing Safety. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 309195501.
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