OSHA Inspection: BEST WEST TIRE & SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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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 automobile lift operations:       a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while working around automotive lifts as follows:          1. Lifts were not inspected periodically by a qualified inspector.         2. Lifts were not inspected daily during use to ensure that they were properly maintained and functional.        3. Lifts were not locked while servicing vehicles.        4. Employees were not properly trained on operating the vehicle lifts.        5. Lifts were not periodically maintained in accordance with the recommendation of the lift manufacturer.         6. Lifts were not provided with warning labels indicating their load limit and rated capacity.         Abatement note:     Feasible and acceptable methods to correct these hazardous conditions would be to follow the requirements in accordance to the instructions required in the ANSI/ALI ALOIM: 2008 Safety requirements for operation, inspection, and maintenance standard which includes but is not limited to the following:         1. Institute a periodic preventive maintenance program.          2. Lifts must be inspected by a qualified inspector.           3. Conduct and document periodic inspections and maintenance.          4. Retrain the employees' on the proper operating procedure for the vehicle lifts including placing vehicles on locks.          5. Provide the lifts with identification plates indicating their Model and Serial number.         6. Provide warning labels indicating their load limits and rated capacity.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:      a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from several soiled rags and other trash that were left in the service bay area. The soiled rags were not put inside the designated metal container cans and the trash was left on the floor.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1050.00

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye injuries from using corrosive chemicals. The employees working in the service bay area were not provided with an eye wash station for flushing of the eyes.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from a bench grinder. The bench grinder was not anchored or bolted to the floor to prevent it from walking or moving.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from a bench grinder that was not provided with a safety guard. The bench grinder was used by the employees for grinding metal materials.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from a bench grinder that was not provided with a work rest. The employees used the bench grinder for grinding metal materials.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from a bench grinder that was not provided with tongue guards. The employees used the bench grinder for grinding metal materials.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from a rotating pulley of an air compressor. The pulley was not guarded by a cover. Employees worked on a press machine which was located right beside the rotating parts of the air compressor.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:   a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from a rotating belt of an air compressor. The belt was not guarded by a cover. Employees worked on a press machine which was located right beside the rotating belt of the air compressor.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:      a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock from an energized electrical receptacle. The electrical receptacle wasdamaged in that, employees have to reach inside the energized electrical receptacle to plug in and power the electrical equipment used in the service bay area.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:      a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to several hazardous chemicals used in the service bay area. The employer did not have a list including but not limited to the following chemicals:    1) B-12 Chemtool cleaner   2) Hot Stuff heavy-duty degreaser  3) Mother's Mag & aluminum polisher  4) Mighty VS7 battery corrosion inhibitor  5) Zep A/C blowout  6) CRC brake and caliper cleaner  7) Best ECT fluid  8) Lucas oil stop leak fluid  9) Carquest brake cleaner

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees used several hazardous chemicals inside unlabeled containers. The containers in the workplace were not properly labeled, tagged, or marked with the contents of the chemicals inside.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:   a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees used several hazardous chemicals in the service bay area. The material safety data sheets were not readily available to the employees, including but not limited to the following chemicals:  1) B-12 Chemtool cleaner 2) Hot Stuff heavy-duty degreaser 3) Mother"s Mag and aluminum polisher 4) Mighty VS7 battery corrosion inhibitor 5) Zep A/C blowout cleaner 6) CRC brake and caliper cleaner 7) Best ECT fluid 8) Lucas oil stop leak fluid 9) Carquest brake cleaner

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, employees working in the service bay area were not provided with effective information and training. The employees used several hazardous chemicals and were not aware of the hazards of those chemicals.

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:   a) On or about August 23, 2013 and at times prior, an electrical panel used by the employees at the service bay area was blocked by an air compressor. The electrical panel was not readily accessible to the employees in the event of an emergency.