OSHA Inspection: PIEDMONT LUBE CENTERS, LLC

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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. Where wet process were used the drains were not maintained.    On or about 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: Working in areas where oil and water accumulated on the floors, the employees are exposed to slip/trip hazard.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    On or about 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: Employees working above two unprotected openings approximately  8 feet 8 inches above the lower level were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles.    On or about 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: Oily rags and trash were found in plastic receptacles in the basement of the facility, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and a fire hazard when debris is not kept in an approved container.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.    On or aboout 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: Working in a pit changing oil, the employees were exposed to hot surfaces from the exhaust systems and hot engines.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not used where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.    On or about 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: When working beneath cars exposed to dirt, grease, and oils, the employer did not ensure that affected employees eyes and faces were protected when exposed to eye and face hazards.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    On or about 2/25/ 2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: In the compressor room, an electrical cabinet had openings in the panels, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    On or about 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: The employer did not develop and maintain a written hazard communication program when employees are exposed to, but not limited to, oils, lubricants, and degreasers.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about 2/25/2013 at 4118 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA: Where employees are exposed to chemicals, to include, but not limited to, oils, lubricants, and degreasers, the employer did not provide training to the employees upon initial hire.