OSHA Inspection: TRI COUNTY GM

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards:    a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, the employer had not established an periodic inspection program for all of their auto lifts (older drive-on rack lifts) at the facility.  There was no evidence that all of the lifts had been inspected or any record of such inspection by a qualified inspector.    Abatement Note:  One feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI/ALOIM-2008 "Standard  for Automotive Lifts  Safety Requirements for  Operation, Inspection and Maintenance" to establish an inspection and maintenance program for all of the lifts at the faciility.

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, the floor of the shop was not kept clean and dry in that, oil and grease was located on the floor in the oil storage area and near one of the hydraulic lifts where the lift was leaking oil onto the floor.  This created a slip and fall hazard to employees working in the area.

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $867.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury while using an abrasive wheel grinder where the work rest was not adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel.

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury while using an abrasive wheel grinder where the tongue guard was not adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel.

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half-hour:    a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together when not in use.

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:     a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, employees were not aware of the location of material safety data sheets for the facility.

Issued

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:    a)  On or about June 25, 2012 and at times prior, employees were not provided with training on the hazardous chemicals in use in the work area including but not limited to oils, fuels, cleaners, and pentrating fluids.