OSHA Inspection: IVERSON CHRYSLER CENTER

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 potential crushing hazards from falling loads and/or lift parts:    (a)  On or about October 2, 2012, for the employees working around and under the Challenger 2-post above ground lifts, Model 27000, with a 9,000 lbs. capacity, where the lifts have broken telescoping stops and missing contact pads at Iverson Chrysler Center, located at 600 South Burr Street in Mitchell, South Dakota.    Abatement Note:    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI ALOIM and/or ANSI B153.1 which includes, among other requirements, the following:    1.   Institute a preventive maintenance program according to the manufacturer's specifications.    2.   Provide training to employees on proper use and care of the lifts.    3.   Ensure all lifts are rated and marked with their load capacity.    4.   Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 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 of being struck by materials dislodging or breaking under pressure:    (a)  For the employees pressing bearings and other small machine parts with the 20-ton H-frame hydraulic press in the service department of Iverson Chrysler Center, located at 600 South Burr Avenue, Mitchell, South Dakota.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 a half hour:    (a)  On or about October 2, 2012, for the employees working in the service department with the oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored along the north wall of the shop, located at 600 South Burr Street, Mitchell, South Dakota.