OSHA Inspection: SPORTS CAR CRAFTSMEN, LLC

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 and stuck-by hazards:  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not have the two ALM Corporation Model 9003A automotive lifts, the Ammco Model AL-7 REV 2 automotive lift, or the Mohawk Model USL-6000 automotive lift inspected by a qualified inspector 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

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards because the emergency exit from the south service bay was locked from the outside with a hasp and a padlock.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards because exits from the west service bay were not marked.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, the employer did not protect employees from rotating parts and flying debris in that the Delta 6" Bench Grinder in the south service bay was missing a guard over the abrasive wheel.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 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)   (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from rotating parts and flying debris in that the work rest was greater than one eighth of an inch from the grinding wheels on the bench grinders located along the west wall in the west service bay area, including the Dayton 8" Bench Grinder.

Issued

2014-05-14 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 or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from rotating parts and flying debris in that the tongue guard was greater than one fourth of an inch from the grinding wheels on the bench grinders located along the west wall in the west service bay area, including the Dayton 8" Bench Grinder.

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that the electrical panels on the west wall in the west service bay area were blocked from access by grinders and stored items.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-22 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 April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards where electrical connections were not protected with shielding to prevent strain on the wiring at the terminal joints on the following equipment:      1)  the light on the Delta 6" Bench grinder in the south service bay.      2)  the plug of the extension cord near the electric panel box on the west wall in the west service bay area.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees had safe passage in the west service area which was cluttered inhibiting easy access and passage.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure safe operation of the fork truck by certifying the training of all operators who have been trained and are permitted to operate the fork truck at the facility.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the  safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a)  On or about April 14, 2014, the employer had did not train employees regarding the new label elements, signal words and safety data sheets format that was required to be completed by December 1,2013.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").