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OSHA Inspection: COMPLETE AUTO RECYCLING SERVICE INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of COMPLETE AUTO RECYCLING SERVICE INC. in 4920 FLAT RIVER ROAD, FARMINGTON, MO 63640 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 315653048.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
4920 FLAT RIVER ROAD
City
FARMINGTON
State
MO
ZIP
63640
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (N)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423930
SIC code (legacy)
5093
Employees
30
Ownership type
Private (A)
Industry flags
Manufacturing safety.

47 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 19 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
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 the potential hazard of being
struck-by suspended loads:
a/  At the yard, frequent inspections of the following below-the-hook
devices were not performed:
a/  Two-point grapple attached to the Builtrite Handlers Pedestal Material
Handler 2100.
b/  Four-point grapple attached to the Exodus Wheeled Material Handler
MX447L.
c/  Five-point grapple attached to the Terex Fuchs Wheeled Material
Handler.
One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to perform
thorough frequent inspections of these
mechanical lifting devices as required by ASME B30.20-2003, paragraph
20-1-3.3.
DISCLAIMER:
a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by
OSHA.
b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an
effective abatement method.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT VERIFICATION ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS
VIOLATION.ON
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $3500.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 19 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
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 the potential hazard of being
struck by a suspended load:
a/  At the yard, periodic inspections of the following below-the-hook
devices
were not performed:
a/  Two-point grapple attached to the Builtrite Handlers Pedestal Material
Handler 2100.
b/  Four-point grapple attached to the Exodus Wheeled Material Handler
MX447L.
c/  Five-point grapple attached to the Terex Fuchs Wheeled Material
Handler.
One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to perform
thorough periodic inspections of these
mechanical lifting devices as required by ASME B30.20-2003, paragraph
20-1-3.4.
DISCLAIMER:
a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by
OSHA.
b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an
effective abatement method.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT VERIFICATION ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS
VIOLATION.ON
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 19 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
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 the potential hazard of being
struck by a suspended load:
a/  At the yard, dated inspection records for the following below-the-hook
devices were not available:
a/  Two-point grapple attached to the Builtrite Handlers Pedestal Material
Handler 2100.
b/  Four-point grapple attached to the Exodus Wheeled Material Handler
MX447L.
c/  Five-point grapple attached to the Terex Fuchs Wheeled Material
Handler.
One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to perform
thorough frequent inspections of these
mechanical lifting devices as required by ASME B30.20-2003, paragraph
20-1-3.6.
DISCLAIMER:
a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by
OSHA.
b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an
effective abatement method.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT VERIFICATION ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS
VIOLATION.ON
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 19 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
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 the potential hazard of being
struck by a suspended load:
a/  At the yard, the two-point grapple attached to the Builtrite Handlers
Pedestal Material Handler 2100,
Builtrite Exodus Wheeled Mounted Material Handler MX447L  was observed
leaking substantial amounts of
hydraulic fluid.
One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to perform
thorough frequent inspections of these
mechanical lifting devices as required by ASME B30.20-2003, paragraph
20-1-3.7.
DISCLAIMER:
a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by
OSHA.
b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an
effective abatement method.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT VERIFICATION ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS
VIOLATION.ON
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.22 A01

Serious Gravity 05 6 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $3500.00

1910.23 C01

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 17 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.101 B

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $2800.00

1910.106 D06 III

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $2800.00

1910.106 D07 I

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.106 D07 III

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.132 D01 I

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $2800.00

1910.132 D02

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.132 F01

Serious Gravity 05 5 instances 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 11 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,200 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $4200.00

1910.136 A

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,200 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $4200.00

1910.145 F05

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 17 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $3500.00

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 17 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 C01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $4900.00

1910.147 C04 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 C05 IIC1

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 C05 IID

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 F03 I

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.178 A06

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $3500.00

1910.178 L02 II

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.178 L06

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.178 P01

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.179 J02 III

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $3500.00

1910.179 J03

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.179 M01

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.252 B02 III

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,200 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $4200.00

1910.252 B03

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 9 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $3500.00

1910.305 B01 I

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 9 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.334 A02 II

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 9 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.1200 E01

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $2100.00

1910.1200 E01 I

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.1200 F05 I

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.1200 F05 II

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.1200 G08

Serious Gravity 01 4 instances 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.1200 H01 I

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 21, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.132 F04

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Jul 20, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 C05 I

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 20, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 C06 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 20, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.147 C07 IA

Serious Gravity 10 6 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 20, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.333 B02 IIIA

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 20, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

1910.305 B02 I

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 9 exposed
Issued
Jul 20, 2011
Abate by
Sep 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • · J (S)
  • · Z (S)

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 315653048.

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