OSHA Inspection: DAKOTA CHRYSLER CENTER

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point-of-operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a) Employees were exposed to flying debris hazards from dislodged or broken material used on the H-frame hydraulic press without the use of barrier guarding in the service bay area of the Dakota Chrysler Center building located at Highway 13 West, Wahpeton, ND.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment was not approved for the class of location and for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that would be present:    (a) Employees were exposed to flash fire hazards from using a petroleum hydrocarbon solvent in a parts washer immediately adjacent (approximately 8 inches) to a live electrical outlet on the west wall of the service bay area of the Dakota Chrysler Center building located at Highway 13 West, Wahpeton, ND.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    (a) Employees were exposed to fire-related hazards without clearly visible and marked "Exit" signs in the service bay area of the of the Dakota Chrysler Center building located at Highway 13 West, Wahpeton, ND.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a) Employees were exposed to fire-related hazards without clearly identified mounted portable fire extinguishers in the service bay area of the Dakota Chrysler Center building located at Highway 13 West, Wahpeton, ND.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:     (a) Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, MOPAR Brake Parts Cleaner with special protection required in accordance with the MSDS, and no workplace PPE hazard assessment completed while conducting daily vehicle maintenance activities in the service bay area of the Dakota Chrysler Center building located at Highway 13 West, Wahpeton, ND.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, MOPAR Brake Parts Cleaner with health hazards identified on the MSDS and no developed and implemented hazard communication program while conducting daily vehicle maintenance activities in the service bay area of the Dakota Chrysler Center building located at Highway 13 West, Wahpeton, ND.