OSHA Inspection: YOUNG'S TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment in a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious phyisical harm to employees:      a)  On or about March 31, 2014, and at times prior employess were potentially exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while operating automtovie lifts under the following conditions:    1) The employer did not ensure auto lifts were labeled with safety warning stickers according to manufacturer's provided instructions;    2) Auto lifts were not periodically inspcted by a quailified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a) On or about March 31, 2014, the employer exposed the employees to a pinch point hazard due to the pulley on the Safeturn model 4000 brake lathe located in the automotive bay area, which was not guarded.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(3): Grinding machine(s) were not equipped with flanges in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.215(c)      (a) On or about March 31, 2014, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards due to the bench grinder located in the bay area which was not equipped with an outer flange.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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  (a) On or about March 31, 2014, the employer exposed employees to stuck-by hazards due to the bench grinder work rest, located in the automotive bay area, not being adjusted to one eighth inch.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On March 31, 2014, the employer exposed employees in the automotive bay area to struck-by hazards due to bench grinder tongue guards exceeding one fourth inch.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  (a) On or about March 31, 2014, the employer exposed the employees to electrical hazards, located in the automotive bay area, due to damaged insulation on the electrical cord powering the brake lathe.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 March 31, 2014, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in the automotive bay area due to inadequate strain relief on the electrical fitting powering the bench grinder.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Every floor, working place, and passageway was not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards:  (a) On or about March 31, 2014, the employer exposed employees to trips, slips and fall hazards under the following conditions:    1.  The drainage grates located in the automotive bay area were broken.  2.  The abandoned in ground exhaust vents located in the automotive bay area were not properly sealed.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").