OSHA Inspection: EAL FIG LLC DBA 5-POINT TIRE & AUTO REPAIRS

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 unguarded improperly sized abrasive wheel:
a)Norther Interior Maintenance Bay - Employee used an unguarded Model
TL 1135 Campbell Hausfeld Air Cut-off Tool with an abrasive wheel too
large for the tool, on or about 10/25/11.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of
abatement
to correct this hazard would be to:
1. Follow the manufacturers operating instructions that state under
"Operation"
WARNING "Cut-off wheels must be securely fastened to the tool. Only use 3"
max.
diameter cut-off wheels rated at or above tool rated RPM."
NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE
EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION
FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN
ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1903.19.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced