OSHA Inspection: AUTONATION TOYOTA

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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 in that repair technicians were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while working adjacent to and under vehicles raised by automotive lifts while the lift had not been lowered onto the locking latches.      (a) Lift 32: On December 16, 2013 and at times prior, a worker was exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards when he walked under a vehicle elevated by a Rotary Model SPOA10, while the lift mechanism was several inches above the locking latches.      (b) Recon Bay 4: On December 16, 2013 and at times prior, a worker was exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards when he performed vehicle servicing directly adjacent to a vehicle elevated by a Rotary Model SL29, while the lift mechanism was several inches above the locking latches.      (c) Lift 7: On December 16, 2013 and at times prior, a worker was exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards when he performed vehicle servicing directly adjacent to a vehicle elevated by a Rotary Model SPOA10, while the lift mechanism was several inches above the locking latches.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Feb 6, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:   (a) Detail and New Car Prep: On December 16, 2013 and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with chemicals such as Special Cleaner, Dressing, Carpet Smell, and Painters Choice Lacquer Thinner, that were dispensed into second containers that did not have any identifying marks as to contents.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).