OSHA Inspection: VISTA FD, LLC

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 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 which were likely to  cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to crushing hazards associated with improper operation of automotive lifts:      a)  On or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by injuries while they used several air/hydraulic automotive lifts in an inappropriate manner as follows:    1.  At least one in ground lift had a malfunctioning safety locking mechanism that would prevent the lift from collapse in the event of a pressure failure.  The lift locks did not engage incrementally and the lift could be lowered without use of the lock release button.    2.  At least one lift did not have legibly posted information related to the load capacity, operating instructions or other pertinent manufacturer information and warnings.    3.  Employees operating the lifts were not provided with the training necessary to safely operate them.  Employees did not know the capacity of the lifts and did not always lower vehicles into a locked position on the lift before working on them.    4.  Lifts were not periodically inspected by qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning properly.

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable liquids located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons:    a) On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because over 150 gallons of Category 2 flammable liquids such as Windshield Washer Concentrate were kept in the service area outside of an approved fire cabinet or inside storage room.

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:     a)  On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because Category 2 flammable liquids such as Windshield Washer Concentrate were dispensed from drums without first interconnecting the fill stem and the container into which they were dispensed.

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      a)  On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior, detail employees were exposed to eye injuries while they used corrosive vehicle washing chemicals such as Sunrise AB-73 and Hot Stuff Heavy-Duty Degreaser without access to a suitable eyewash facility in the immediate area.

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  Flexibles cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:       a)  On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because flexible cords and power strips were attached to building surfaces in the service and detail areas.  Cords were attached to walls (in the service bays) and a push cart (in detail) with staples, hooks and plastic ties.

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:   a)  On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior, employees working with a variety of hazardous chemicals did not have access to information pertaining to the hazards of those chemicals because the employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for all of the chemicals used in the workplace.  In particular, the employer did not have an MSDS for the C.A.S.E Company Rubber Prep used in the service area.

Issued

Jun 6, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a)  On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior, several containers of soaps, degreasers, and other cleaners were not labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemicals contained within.