OSHA Inspection: MID-ATLANTIC LUBES, INC.

Issued

2014-03-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1721.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means.     (a)  Maintenance Bays 1 through 4 - On or about February 7, 2014, the safety nets used as an alternate method of fall protection to prevent employees from falling approximately 66 inches into the automotive pits, were damaged in that the nets were saturated with oil, portions of the rope mesh were torn, and sections of the supporting wire rope cable were frayed.   Abatement Note:   Proposed rule, 29 CFR Part 1910, Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems);(May 24, 2010), states in Proposed paragraph 1910.28(c) where safety net systems are used, they meet the requirements of � 1926.502(c) which are based on the national consensus standard for safety nets (i.e., ANSI A10.11-1989).  OR  Proposed paragraph 1910.28(b)(1) states repair pits and assembly pits over four feet (1.2 m) but less than 10 feet (3 m) deep need not be protected by a fall protection system meeting the requirements of � 1910.28, provided that the following requirements are met:   (i) Access within six feet (1.8 m) of the edge of the pit is limited to authorized employees;   (ii) Authorized employees shall be trained to recognize and avoid the hazards involved with work around the pit area. (iii) Floor marking in colors contrasting to that of the surrounding area shall be applied, or rope, wire or chain with support stanchions meeting the requirements of � 1910.28(d), or a combination of these, shall be placed at a distance of at least six feet (1.8 m) from the edges of the pits;   (iv) Caution signs stating "Restricted area," "Authorized employees only," or a similar legend, and meeting the requirements of � 1910.145 of this part shall be used to limit entry into the area to authorized employees.

Issued

2014-03-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1721.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.  (a)  Maintenance Bay - On or about February 7, 2014, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards created by a damaged 110 volt dual receptacle in that the outlet was damaged and exposing live parts.