OSHA Inspection: ALWAYS TOWING

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Flammable liquids were not kept in covered containers when not in use:        The employer did not ensure that the diesel fuel, which was removed from a vehicle during servicing, was placed in a covered container. There were four (4), 5 gal. plastic containers stored in the open bay area, without protective covers or lids.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers or with the product identifier and pictures, symbols or combination thereof which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available  to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.         On and before 05/08/2013, diesel gasoline which was removed from a vehicle that was serviced at the shop was placed in four (4) empty 5gal. plastic containers. The containers, which previously contained hydraulic fluid, were not re-labeled to identify the new contents.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:               The cover plate of the junction box, located next to the Husky electric air compressor, was missing.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:       The employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Chemicals used at the site include, but are not limited to, diesel fuel , brake cleaner, spray paints, antifreeze and various lubricating oils.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    Employees were not trained on the hazardous chemicals utilized in the workplace. Chemicals include, but are not limited to, diesel fuel, brake cleaner, spray paints, antifreeze and various lubricating oils.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:   On and before 05/08/2013 to minimize exposure to nuisance dust while servicing various types of motor vehicles, an employee provided his own filtering face-pieces (dust-mask) for use at the facility. Use of dust masks is voluntary however; the employer failed to provide a copy o,f and educate employees on the information contained in Appendix D.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:      The employer did not develop or implement a training program to educate employees on the use of portable fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.