WATERFORD, CT · 2012-07-24 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: SEARS AUTO CENTER, #6034

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2012-07-24 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SEARS AUTO CENTER, #6034 in 850 HARTFORD TURNPIKE/CRYSTAL MALL, WATERFORD, CT 06385 (NAICS 811111). OSHA activity number 335350187.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: SEARS AUTO CENTER, #6034
Site address: 850 HARTFORD TURNPIKE/CRYSTAL MALL
City: WATERFORD
State: CT
ZIP: 06385
Mailing: 850 HARTFORD TURNPIKE/CRYSTAL MALL, WATERFORD, CT 06385

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Case closed: 2013-01-23 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-08-10 00:19:55

Establishment context

NAICS code: 811111
Employees: 22
Ownership type: A

Citations

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.169 A02 I

Other-than-serious 5 instances 15 exposed

Issued: Aug 31, 2012
Abate by: Oct 16, 2012
Penalty: Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(a)(2)(i):    Air receivers were not constructed in accordance with the 1968 edition of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 1910.6:            Garage:  Air receiver tanks were not marked with the ASME stamp indicating operating pressure.    Reference:  ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - 1968, Section VIII.

Recent events (3)

2013-01-14 00:00:00 · F (O) $0
2012-09-25 00:00:00 · C (S) $3400
2012-08-31 00:00:00 · Z (S) $3400

1910.169 B02

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 5 instances 18 exposed

Issued: Aug 31, 2012
Abate by: Oct 16, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(2):  Drain pipe(s) and valve(s) were not installed at the lowest point of compressed air receiver(s) to provide for the removal of accumulated oil and water:          Garage:  Five air receiver tanks, provided for use with lift equipment, were not provided with drain pipes and valves to provide for removal of accumulated water.    Reference:  ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - 1968, Section VIII.

Recent events (3)

2013-01-14 00:00:00 · F (S) $0
2012-09-25 00:00:00 · C (S) $0
2012-08-31 00:00:00 · Z (S) $0

1910.169 B03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 5 instances 18 exposed

Issued: Aug 31, 2012
Abate by: Oct 16, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(i):   Compressed air receiver(s) were not equipped with indicating pressure gauge(s) and with one or more spring-loaded safety valves to prevent pressure in the receiver from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than 10 percent:          Garage:  The five air receiver tanks provided for use with lift equipment, were not provided with indicating pressure gauges or spring-loaded safety valves.    Reference:  ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - 1968, Section VIII.

Recent events (3)

2013-01-14 00:00:00 · F (S) $0
2012-09-25 00:00:00 · C (S) $0
2012-08-31 00:00:00 · Z (S) $0

1910.305 B01 II

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Aug 31, 2012
Abate by: Oct 16, 2012
Penalty: Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:          Compressor Room:  Champion R70, 20 HP air compressor had two open knockouts on electrical junction boxes, allowing access to energized wiring.

Recent events (3)

2013-01-14 00:00:00 · F (S) $1700
2012-09-25 00:00:00 · C (S) $3400
2012-08-31 00:00:00 · Z (S) $3400

1904.40 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 22 exposed

Issued: Aug 31, 2012
Abate by: Oct 16, 2012
Penalty: Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a):   The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within four business hours:          Sears Auto Center, #6034, 850 Hartford Turnpike/Crystal Mall, Waterford, Connecticut:  On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide copies of the OSHA 300 injury and illness records to an authorized representative.

Recent events (3)

2013-01-14 00:00:00 · F (O) $500
2012-09-25 00:00:00 · C (O) $1000
2012-08-31 00:00:00 · Z (O) $1000

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 335350187.

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