OSHA Inspection: G & Z, LLC

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):     The floor of every workroom were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable:    a)  Employees were working in the lubrication pit where oil was on the floor near the oil and waste containers in the southwest corner of the pit.    b)  Employees were working in the lubrication pit where oil was on the metal grating and cardboard pieces positioned under the second pit opening.    Abatement Certification or Abatement Documentation required

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5):     Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, shall be guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction; while the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings:    a) On 8/23/11, the north service pit floor opening was not guarded by guard rails or covered, nor was it constantly attended.    b) On 8/23/11, the south service pit floor opening was not guarded by guard rails or covered, nor was it constantly attended.      Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.24(c):     Fixed stairways were not designed and constructed to carry a load of five times the normal live load anticipated and of strength than to carry safely a moving concentrated load of 1,000 pounds:      Employees were utilizing a fixed stairwell with a loose tread to access/egress a lower level; the tread was loose from the use of improper sized machine screw and step screw to secure the tread.    Abatement Certification or Abatement Documentation required

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):     "Containers." Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    On 8/23/11, the gas can used for the lawn mower was stored in the bulk oil room at the northeastern part of the shop without a cap on the can.    Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    A hazard assessment had not been conducted for personal protective equipment requirements at the facility.      Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    Employees were not provided with eye protection and did not use safety glasses or eye protection when working with grinding equipment and chemicals which presented eye hazards.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      There was no suitable eyewash available for employees exposed to fluids that were damaging to the eyes.      Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:    The Delta bench grinder in the pit area with a wire brush wheel was available for employees to use without any guard for the spindle and nut on the side of the wire brush.      Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     On off-hand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work:    A work rest was not provided on the Delta bench grinder used in the pit area for sharpening tools and a lawn mower blade, and brush cleaning auto parts.      Abatement Cetification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    In the pit area on 8/23/11, the Delta bench grinder abrasive wheel was not equiped with a tongue guard for the wheel periphery.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):     Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    The hot water heater in the pit area had a broken plastic on/off switch, unprotected conductors hanging off the unit, and a loose plastic cover over controls.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    In the service pit, an electrical junction box mounted at the ceiling had holes where the knock-outs were missing.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Where not specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    The work lamp being used at the west side of the pit area was used in a permanent location attached to the outlet using extension cords.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):     Where not specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:    The extension cord used to power the worklamp in the pit area was wrapped around and suspended from overhead building structures.    Abatement Documentation and Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1):     The employer did not post in a conspicuous place, and keep posted a notice or notices, furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act:    The OSHA Poster was not posted at the facility.    Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4):     Safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) were not in proper working order at all times:    On 8/23/11, the light for the exit sign at the west exit was burned out.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Jan 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):     The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    The breaker box at the southeast corner of the service pit was blocked by stored barrels and a garbage can.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required