OSHA Inspection: GENE'S TIRES INC.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    Employees are exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 4ft from a raised platform where used tires are stored due to a lack of guard rails.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 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:    The work rest on a bench grinder equipped with a stone grinding wheel was not adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the face of the grinding wheel.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 17, 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 tongue guard on a bench grinder in the repair garage was observed to have a gap in excess of 1/4 inch between the tongue guard and the face of the grinding wheel.  Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 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:     The employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees who are exposed to vehicular chemicals.     Chemicals include, but are not limited to: liquid buffer, brake cleaner, and anti-freeze.     Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer did not provide training on the health hazards associated with the chemicals to which they are exposed in the workplace.    Chemicals include, but are not limited to:  liquid buffer, brake cleaner, and anti-freeze.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    The employer did not complete an OSHA 300 log for employee injuries and illnesses occurring at the facility for calendar year 2013.    On or about September 26, 2013 an employee received a recordable injury which required medical treatment beyond first aid.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    The employer did not perform a PPE hazard assessment of the various job duties of employees at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    The employer did not certify through written documentation a job hazard assessment for the various job duties of employees in the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).