OSHA Inspection: DEALERS AUTO AUCTION OF MOBILE, LLC

Issued

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b):     An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    a)  Dealers Auto Auction, Mobile, Al, on or about July 5, 2012 and times prior: The employer failed to ensure an emergency action plan which covers anticipated emergencies such as but not limited to severe weather, fire, power outage, bomb threats, and disgruntled employee or customer was written, kept on site and available to employees for review.

Issued

Sep 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,185 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):     The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a) Dealers Auto Auction site, Mobile, Al, on or about July 5, 2012 and times prior; The employer failed to ensure employees were provided proper hand protection for employees using a single razor blade to scrape off material from vehicles which exposed employees to the hazards associated with cuts or lacerations.

Issued

Sep 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.    a)  In the maintenance shop area, on or about July 5, 2012 and times prior; The employer failed to ensure the side exit door was free of material such as but not limited to a pedestal fan, large jack stand, and storage shelf, which exposed employees to impeded exit during an emergency.