OSHA Inspection: FOLEY'S USED CARS AND PARTS, INC

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1000.00 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 employees were exposed to crushing hazards in the event of loss of load while operating an underhung hoist/crane that is not inspected on a regular basis:    (a) Location - Shop area:  on or about 1/28/14, the underhung hoist used to lift automotive parts was not subjected to regular inspections.

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1000.00 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 employees were exposed to the hazard of serious crushing injuries:    (a) Location - Service:  On or about 12/4/13, employees working with the auto lifts were exposed to crushing hazards. The employer failed to perform periodic inspections.

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely    (a) Location - Garage area:  On or about 1/29/13, the employer failed to ensure an employee satisfied refresher training and evaluations regarding powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:    (a) Location - Shop area:  On or about 1/28/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards and chain failure when the employer failed to ensure alloy steel chains were annually inspected.