OSHA Inspection: AL SERRA VW

Issued

Jul 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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 that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards associated with improper automotive lift operations:      (a)  On or about 28 June 2013, and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while working around automotive lifts, in that the lifts were not being lowered onto the safety locks prior to an employee working underneath the raised vehicle.  Rotary in ground lift, Model # SL210IN860, Serial # RQO09H0028.     Abatement note:       Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI and/or ANSI B153.1 which includes, among other requirements, the following:        1.  Institute a training program for the employees on the safe use of automotive lifts.       2.  Document and record the training for each employee.

Issued

Jul 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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:    (a)  On or about 28 June 2013, and times prior to that date, employees were exposed to potential health hazards, including but not limited to tissue damage and/or lung injury, where the employees were working with and around various cleaning products which contain hazardous chemicals, which include but are not limited to, hydrofluoric acid, without the benefit of any hazardous communication program being provided to include training or the availability of the hazardous chemical material safety data sheets (MSDS).

Issued

Jul 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a)  On or about 28 June 2013, and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to potential health hazards associated with utilizing hazardous chemicals in the detail area among other activities in that, the employer did not effectively assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.