OSHA Inspection: ROSSMAN'S AUTO SALVAGE AND RECYCLING CENTER

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Storage Building, Exit Routes - Exit routes, including the access, designated exit door, and exit discharge, were observed blocked with materials such as 55-gallon drums, tires and auto parts making it difficult to access in the event of an emergency, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Storage Building, South-East Exit Door - Employees were exposed to an egress hazard when an exit sign was missing on the exit door, on or about May 10, 2013.    b) Storage Building, North-West Exit Door - Employees were exposed to an egress hazard when an exit sign was missing on the exit door, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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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) 5 Brower Lane, Lewistown PA - Employees draining fluids from vehicles such as motor oil, gasoline, and anti-freeze/radiator fluid are not provided with safety glasses and are exposed to splashing chemicals, on or about May 10, 2013.    b) 5 Brower Lane, Lewistown PA - Employees using a DeWalt sawzall to cut engine parts off vehicles are not provided with safety glasses and are exposed to flying dust and debris, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards.  a) 5 Brower Road, Lewistown Pa - An employee was observed standing under a 200 - 300 lb. suspended engine and was not wearing protective footwear exposed to a struck-by hazard, on or about May 10, 2013.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(4): Sling(s) were loaded in excess of their rated capacity.  a) 5 Brower Road, Lewistown Pa - Employees were observed using a car seatbelt as a sling to hoist and suspend a vehicle engine from the forks of a John Deere loader and were exposed to a struck-by hazard, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2): Makeshift device(s), knot(s) or bolt(s) were used to shorten sling(s).  a) 5 Brower Road, Lewistown Pa -  Employees were observed using a car seatbelt as a sling to hoist and suspend a vehicle engine from the forks of a John Deere loader and the seatbelt was tied in knots on both sides of the engine exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s).  a) 5 Brower Road, Lewistown Pa - Employees were observed working under a vehicle engine suspended from the forks of a John Deere loader and were exposed to a struck-by hazard, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.  a) 5 Brower Road, Lewistown Pa - Two (2) oxygen tanks were observed stored next to the entrance to the Office Manager Building and a heavily trafficked roadway and were not secured or protected from damage, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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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) 5 Brower Road, Lewistown Pa - Employees transferred engine fluids such as but not limited to: Motor Oil; Gasoline; and Anti-Freeze/Radiator Fluid, into 55-gallon drum containers and the containers are not properly labeled, on or about May 10, 2013.  No abatement certification or documentation required.