OSHA Inspection: GREIG AUTOMOTIVE

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    On or about April 09, 2013 and times prior thereto, in the offices and collection room, the employer did not ensure that all exit route doors were equipped or identified with an exit sign exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times.   On or about April 09, 2013 and times prior thereto, in the offices and collection room, the employer did not ensure that all exit routes leading to an exit were clearly identified with arrows or directional aids exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official shall be marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. Such plates shall not be removed or defaced but, if lost, removed, or defaced, shall be replaced by the owner or his agent.  On or about April 09, 2013 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the load rating sign for the upstairs work area was posted exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.   On or about April 09, 2013 and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide fire extinguisher training exposing employees to a fire hazard.