OSHA Inspection: AVON TRUCK SERVICE CENTER, INC.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about April 29, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees, performing vehicle maintenance such as, replacing tires, wore eye protection such as safety glasses. Employees were exposed to eye injury hazards from flying particles while inflating tires with air.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:     A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about May 29, 2013, the employer failed to establish a lockout / tagout program for the control of the hazardous energy, which includes procedures, training, and periodic inspections, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, engine maintenance of the vehicles such as, but not limited to, International 4200 (Engine VT 365). It created a potential for the engine to be started while engine maintenance is being performed, exposing employees to laceration and amputation hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.177(c)(1): The employer did not provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved and the safety procedures to follow while servicing rim wheels:     A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about April 29, 2013, the employer did not provide a program to train employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved in servicing those rim wheels and the safety procedures to be followed. Employees inflated tires on dismounted single piece wheels without any restraining devices and were exposed to struck-by hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.177(d)(2): The employer did not provide a restraining device or a barrier to be used when inflating tires on single piece rim wheels which are not bolted onto the vehicles:   A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about April 29, 2013, the employer failed to provide a restraining device or barrier for inflating tires on single piece wheels while wheels were not mounted onto a vehicle. Employees inflated tires on dismounted single piece wheels without any restraining devices and were exposed to struck-by hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):     A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about May 29, 2013, the employer failed to provide training and evaluation to ensure that employees, operating powered industrial vehicle Towmotor in the facility, were competent to safely complete the task. Employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in-between, and tip-over hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):     A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about May 29, 2013, the employer did not remove powered industrial vehicle Towmotor, located in the facility, from use based on mechanical defect such as, but not limited to, hydraulic oil leak. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:     A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about May 29, 2013, the employer did not ensure that daily examinations of the powered industrial vehicle Towmotor were conducted before being put into service. The forklift had mechanical defects such as, but not limited to, hydraulic leaks. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:     A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about May 15, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the welding area in the facility was enclosed with noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields, exposing employees, adjacent to the welding area, to eye injuries from the welding rays.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:   A)    Avon Truck Service Center, Inc., located at 38525 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011: On or about May 29, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the data plate on the powered industrial vehicle Towmotor, located in the facility, was maintained in legible condition, preventing operators from knowing the rated maximum safe capacity of the powered industrial vehicle.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).