OSHA Inspection: CITY AUTO PLAZA

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 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 and stuck-by hazards:  (a)  On or about July 10, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did ensure that the Kar Grabber G-Force Frame Rack was inspected by a qualified inspector at least annually to ensure that it was properly maintained and functioning.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    (a)  On or about July 10, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees were aware of the contents of a spray bottle with a purple solution that was unlabeled in the tire balancing area.    (b)  On or about July 10, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were aware of the contents of two unlabeled containers in the paint mixing room, one is a black barrel used for cleaning spray guns, and the other is a waste water container.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:  (a)  On or about July 10, 2014, the employer did not ensure that an employee was protected from contaminants that were inside the respirator that he wore during automotive painting operations.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $425 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 electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    (a)  On or about March 10, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards from an outlet affixed to the exterior wall next to the Quick Lube bay doors which had a broken and deteriorated covers.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vii):  A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use (for example, portable tools) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:  (a)  On or about July 10, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in the car wash where a plug on the north wall at the west end did not have a cover that closed completely allowing water and other contaminants to enter the outlet.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").