OSHA Inspection: MAGIC RABBIT CAR WASH & LUBE CO.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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 December 3,2013, employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, the degreasing agent Killer, which contains sodium metasilicate.  Soduim metasilicate causes burns to the eye, corneal damage, and irritation to the throat and lungs.  The employer did not develop and implement procedures for training employees on hazardous chemicals and labels and other forms of warning in the workplace.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about December 3, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the electrical switch had proper continuity with the electrical lighting system grounding conductor.  An electrical switch used to power lights, located in the Automatic Car Wash area, was missing the ground conductor.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

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) On or about December 3, 2013, the employer did not ensure the electrical receptacle in the Automatic Car Wash area was attached to a firm surface.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   a)  On or about December 3, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to a missing electrical breaker panel cover in the Mechanical Room.  Abatement note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 December 3, 2013, the Sears Craftsman 5 inch bench grinder, #B9529, located in the oil change pit was missing work rests.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 December 3, 2013, the Sears Craftsman 5 inch bench grinder, #B9529, located in the oil change pit was missing the tongue guard.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in the Automatic Car Wash due to defective strain relief on an electrical receptacle.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   (a)  On or about December 3, 2013 employees were exposed to electrical hazards in the Detailing Area from broken and missing faceplates on two electrical switches and one receptacle.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").