OSHA Inspection: BOOKCLIFF AUTO PARTS, INC.

Issued

Feb 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $1,285 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) BookCliff Auto Parts, Inc. @ 1227 Pitkin Ave., Grand Junction, CO.  On or before January 17, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the Clarke 8-inch bench grinder used in the machine shop by employees was equipped with an adjustable tool work rest for safely grinding operation and to compensate for any wheel wear by maintaining it adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of an 1/8 inch to prevent the work from being jammed. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of flying projectiles in an event of wheel breakage during operating cycles.

Issued

Feb 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) BookCliff Auto Parts, Inc. @ 1227 Pitkin Ave., Grand Junction, CO.  On or before January 17, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the Clarke 8-inch bench grinder used in the machine shop by employees was equipped with an adjustable tool work rest for safely grinding operation and to compensate for any wheel wear by maintaining it adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of an 1/8 inch to prevent the work from being jammed. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of flying projectiles in an event of wheel breakage during operating cycles.

Issued

Feb 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $964 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) (A): Flexible cords and cables were being used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the structure:  BookCliff Auto Parts, Inc. @ 1227 Pitkin Ave., Grand Junction, CO.  On or before January 17, 2013, an electrical extension cord strung on the floor used to power a portable fan in the part warehouse and a relocatable power strip, which was secured underneath a work bench was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the structure, to power different tools such as, but not limited to portable sander and in the hose shop.  This condition exposed the employees to an electrical hazard.  Note: Relocatable power taps are intended to be directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle. Relocatable power taps are not intended to be series connected (daisy chained) to other relocatable power taps or to extension cords.   Relocatable power taps are not intended to use at construction sites and similar locations. Relocatable power taps are not intended to be permanently secured to building structures, tables, work benches or similar structures, nor are they to be used as a substitute for fixed wiring of the structure. The cords of relocatable power taps are not intended to be routed through walls, windows, ceiling, floors or similar openings. Relocatable power taps are intended for indoor use to power laboratory equipment, home workshops, home movie lighting controls, musical instrumentation, and to provide outlet receptacles for computers, audio and video equipment, and other equipment.\    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Feb 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $964 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained on all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such electrical equipment rated at 600 volts, nominal or less, as specified in Table S-1:    (a) BookCliff Auto Parts, Inc. @ 1227 Pitkin Ave., Grand Junction, CO.  On or before January 17, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the working space in front of the electrical panel in machine shop, west wall, was maintained at a minimum clear working space of 3 feet.  Auto parts, boxes and other items were staged in front of the electrical panel. This condition exposed employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Feb 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $964 Reduced

General-duty citation text

CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.    (a) BookCliff Auto Parts, Inc. @ 1227 Pitkin Ave., Grand Junction, CO.  On or before January 17, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the compressed air used by employees for cleaning purposes in the Machine Shop was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. operating pressure as required under the standard. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of compressed air embolisms or eye/skin penetration of flying particles.