OSHA Inspection: AYT AUTO SERVICE

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 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 workers, in that employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards while working under defective automotive lifts:    a) Bay Area Globe Lift - On or about March 26, 2013, an employee was observed standing below a vehicle raised overhead on a surface mounted two post Globe hydraulic vehicle lift and the swing arm lift pads were missing, exposing the employee to a struck by and or crushing hazard.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, an employee was observed standing below an automobile oil pan being emptied and not wearing eye protection. No assessment indicating the need for personal protective equipment had been performed.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, an employee was observed standing below an automobile oil pan being emptied and not wearing eye protection.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, an employee was using a Craftsman 6 inch bench grinder to remove burrs from a brake pad and the tool rest was located one inch from the face of the grinding wheel.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, an employee was using a Craftsman 6 inch bench grinder to remove burrs from a brake pad and the tongue guard was located one inch from the face of the grinding wheel.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Jun 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, three electrical disconnects mounted on the wall were not identified to allow employees to know its purpose, 100 amp service.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Jun 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, employees were using a Craftsman bench grinder and the outlet receptacle indicated an open ground, 110 volt, 15 amp service.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:  a) Bay Area - On or about March 26, 2013, four (55) gallon plastic drums which contained used motor oil were not provided with bung caps.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.