OSHA Inspection: J & J RENTAL CENTERS, LLC

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    (a) Establishment: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to slip, trip, and fall injuries due to improper and unsafe storage of equipment, tools, boxes and repair parts.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(7): A temporary floor opening did not have standard railings, or was not constantly attended:    (a) Second floor: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to a slip, trip, and fall hazard where a floor opening measuring 5.5 inches by 34 inches and 11.5 inches deep was created when a threshold was removed.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1)(i): 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1)(i): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides, persons can pass:  (a) Second floor parts storage: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to falling lawnmower wheels and other items stored at the immediate edge of a floor with standard railing without a toeboard.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(i): Containers and first stage regulating equipment of liquid petroleum gases were not located outside of the building:    (a) Service area: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazards related to the release of flammable gas where a 100 pound LP gas cylinder was stored and used indoors.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) automotive lift (small): On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where Power Sentry Model number 100175 relocatable power tap, labeled as 'household use only', was used in heavy service conditions when used in the shop and service areas.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)[B]: Receptacle outlets did not comply with the following provision when connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  (a) Service bay: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where a 12.4Amp (max) power cord for a Heftee 2000 automotive lift was connected to an multi-outlet receptacle where 12.0 Amps was the maximum allowable for any one cord.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   (a) Service bay: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where the outer covering of a power cord for a Heftee 2000 automotive lift was damaged in two places.     (b) Work Bench: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where the outer covering of a power cord for a Milwaukee Drill was cracked and damaged near the cord strain relief.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for these items (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a) On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazards of delayed exit where fire extinguishers not checked for proper pressure and settling of powder contents were available for use.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    (a) Establishment: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were exposed     Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) Establishment: On or about June 28, 2013, and at times prior, workers were not able to determine who had, or had not, been properly trained to operate powered industrial trucks when the employer did not provide training certificates.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).