OSHA Inspection: MERCEDES-BENZ OF COLORADO SPRINGS

Issued

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,400 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 17, 2013, and at times prior, Mercedes-Benz of Colorado Springs did not ensure that the path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was permanent, continuous and effective. A wet/dry shop vacuum cleaner in the detailing area was operated while missing the ground prong on the plug, exposing employees to contact with electrical power hazards.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 31, 2013

Abate by

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2): Switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were not enclosed in weatherproof enclosures:   a) On or about December 17, 2013, and at times prior, Mercedes-Benz of Colorado Springs did not ensure that switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were enclosed in weatherproof enclosures. At least two ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles in the wash bay of the detailing area were missing their covers, exposing employees to contact with electrical power hazards.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about December 17, 2013, and at times prior, Mercedes-Benz of Colorado Springs did not ensure that flexible cords were connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws. A surge protector cord providing power to a portable computer station showed signs of strain, in that the inner wire insulation was visible at the plug, exposing employees to contact with electrical power hazards.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Dec 31, 2013

Abate by

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use:    a) On or about December 17, 2013, and at times prior, Mercedes-Benz of Colorado Springs did not ensure that employees were protected from fire hazards. In the shop area, at least three portable fire extinguishers were observed not mounted or without their location properly identified.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").