OSHA Inspection: LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA SCION OF COLORADO SPRINGS

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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:   On or about July 11th 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by injuries in that:   a) Auto lifts were not periodically inspected by qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning.   b) The employer had not trained employees on the safe use and operation of the lifts using the manufacturer's provided instructions.   c) At least eight out of twenty-nine lifts at this location did not have posted information related to the load capacity.   d) At least twenty of the lifts had discrepancies on the posted load capacities. The load capacity posted on the lift controls was different than the load capacity posted on the swing arms.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and were kept in their designated places at all times except during use:   a) On or about July 11th 2013, and at times prior, Larry H. Miller Toyota Scion of Colorado Springs did not ensure that their portable fire extinguishers were kept in their designated places at all times except during use. At the time of inspection the fire extinguisher by work bench #23 was missing. There was used oil and other flammable materials in the immediate area.   b) On or about July 11th 2013, and at times prior, Larry H. Miller Toyota Scion of Colorado Springs did not ensure that their fire extinguishers were fully charged. A fire extinguisher mounted on the wall of the detailing bay was found to be discharged.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   a) Larry H. Miller Toyota Scion of Colorado Springs did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings. An unlabeled spray bottle containing Sodium Metasilicate degreaser was observed in plain view on top of work bench #26. Work space is shared by several employees.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.