OSHA Inspection: THE TIRE WAREHOUSE INC.

Issued

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about 12/17/12  at 649 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 on the side of the 3rd lift (from South to North side of facility) an metal electirical outlet box had open knockout enclosures on the lift post which presented a shock and burn hazards to employees.

Issued

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards created by defective automotive lifts:    a) Bay #2, on or about 12/17/2012: The Rotary Automotive Lift Model SPOA10N700 Serial # CRZ06F0378 was not removed from service by the employer and was being operated with a broken cable for the locking mechanisms exposing employees to crush and struck-by hazards while performing vehicle service or repair.     b) Bay #3, on or about 12/17/2012: American Lift Model TP11KAC, Serial # 0807-20926 was not removed from service by the employer and was being operated with a worn, frayed cable for the locking mechanisms exposing employees to crush and struck-by hazards while performing vehicle service or repair.