OSHA Inspection: RAY DENNISON CHEVROLET INC.

Issued

Mar 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 22, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $4,590

General-duty citation text

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 exposed to hazards while working on vehicles suspended by automotive lifts.    Employees were exposed to crush by hazards while working on vehicles suspended by automotive lifts because the third lift from the back door on the left side did not have functioning safety latches. The employer failed to provide employee training and periodic inspections that meet the requirements in ANSI/ALI ALOIM  2000 for all lifts at the facility.

Issued

Mar 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    Employees were exposed to eye injuries when servicing and cleaning vehicles because the employer did not ensure that appropriate eye protection was used when servicing and cleaning vehicles.

Issued

Mar 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):    Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Employees were exposed to electrical hazards in the service area because a relocatable power tap was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the equipment listing or labeling in that the relocatable power taps were used in conjuction with extension cords in the vehicle maintenance area.

Issued

Mar 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Employees working in the shop were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock when working around and using a 480 volt circuit breaker panel.  The panels door was not equipped with a latching device and an unused breaker opening was not effectively closed to prevent contact.