OSHA Inspection: WESTGATE CHEVROLET, INC.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons could accidentally walk was not guarded by either a standard railing or a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    (a) Shop Area - The floor vent covers did not close properly creating floor holes in the workplace, on or about August 9, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The employer did not provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter:     Westgate Chevrolet, Inc. dba Apple Chevrolet Cadillac - The employer did not provide initial and annual fire extinguisher training to employees, on or about August 9, 2013.     No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,951 · Current $1,266 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(6) and (f)(7) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identification and appropriate hazard warning for the hazardous chemical contained therein:        (a)  Air Compressor Room - The plastic container of Windshield Washer Solvent was not labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warning, on or about August 9, 2013.     No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(4): Where material was piled to such height that a standard toeboard did not provide protection, paneling from floor to intermediate rail, or to the top rail was not provided:  (a) Parts Department - The shelf on the second floor storage area was not equipped with panelling to prevent items from falling below to the aisle that led to the exit door, on or about August 9, 2013.   No abatement certification or documentation required.