OSHA Inspection: PANDL PROPERTIES, INC.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii):     Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:        In the Garage, on the east wall, the red Snap On floor hydraulic jack, and the grey Speedy Lift floor hydraulic jack, did not have load ratings attached to them nor were not readable, exposing employees to crushing hazards by overloading the jacks while attempting to lift more that they are rated for.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(iii):     Loads were not cribbed, blocked or otherwise secured immediately after being raised with a jack:      On or about December 13, 2011, at the facility, while working on a bus, an employee was exposed to crushing injuries when the bus they were working on fell when a jack failed to hold the load and the employee was beneath a part of the vehicle.  The bus had not been cribbed, blocked or secure to prevent the load from falling in case of the hydraulic jack failing.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The paths to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective;      On the 110 volt orange extension cord, plug into a receptacle on the north wall, supplying power to the battery charger in the lot area north of the garage, the ground plug was missing.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):     Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:      The 110 volt orange extension cord, supplying power to the battery charger in the lot area north of the garage, was run through the door way on the north wall, exposing it to damage that could expose employees to an energized door/building hazard.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):     Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):      North Lot, on two 110 volt orange extension cords, and the battery charger, the outer insulation was pulled out of the plug, allowing any strain to be placed onto the electrical wiring and connections.  The cords were in use and were supplying 110 volt power to the battery charger.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):       A written Hazard Communications program regarding hazardous chemicals had not been developed to protect employees against chemicals hazards.  Employees who worked with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to automotive oils, brake fluid, paints, primers, and motor degreasers were exposed to the hazards associated with those products.

Issued

Apr 16, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      Employees had not been trained regarding the hazards related with using hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to automotive oils, brake fluid, paints, primers, and motor degreasers were exposed to the hazards associated with those products.