OSHA Inspection: SPRADLEY CHEVROLET

Issued

Aug 6, 2013

Abate by

Aug 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment in a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     a) On or about July 9, 2013, and at times prior, employees were potentially exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while   working around twenty Rotary 2-post auto lifts, a challenge 2-post auto lift and the three Rotary 4-post auto lifts, in that the lifts were not periodically inspected by qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functional.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet")     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to implement the requirements of    the most recent version of ANSI/ALI ALOIM American National Standard for Automotive Lift Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance as well as the guidelines found in Lifting It Right, a safety manual from the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI).  These documents includes among other requirements the following:   1. Insititue a preventive maintenance program according to the manufactures' specifications.   2. Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.   3. Ensure operators are instructed in the safe use and operations of the lift using the manufacturer-provided Operation & Maintenance Manuals.     Spradley Ford was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 903876, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 20, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2828 Highway 50, Pueblo, CO 81008.

Issued

Aug 6, 2013

Abate by

Sep 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $500 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 July 9, 2013 and at times prior, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:    1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;  2) Material safety data sheet availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Naptha in Car Brite Purple Dressing-High Glo and  Diprophlene glycol methyl ether contained in Advanage 20X Degreaser and in Car Brite Carpet & Upholster Cleaner XD along with glycerin in Car Brite Carolina Hi-Gloss Dressing.

Issued

Aug 6, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   a) On or about July 9, 2013 and at times prior,  the employer did not have a material safety data sheet for a new product being used in the detail shop. The product was an Advanaged 20x Degreaser- Lavender which contained dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether.    Abatement Note:   Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. (see enclosed Certificate of Corrective Action worksheet)