OSHA Inspection: FRESH START AUTO RECYCLING, INC.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(b): Where flammable liquids were used or handled, except in closed containers, means was not provided to dispose promptly and safely of leakage or spills:     a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, employees were required to work in an area where flammable gasoline regularly leaked from gas tanks. The employer did not provide a means to promptly and safely dispose of leakage or spills. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), were used in areas where there were open flames or other sources of ignition within the possible path of vapor travel:     a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline, a category 1 flammable liquid regularly leaked from gas tanks. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion.      b) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use a DeWalt, DW304p-XE, VS Reciprocating saw to cut steel in an area where gasoline, a category 1 flammable liquid regularly leaked from gas tanks. The saw was not approved saw was not approved for use in the presence of flammable liquids. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:       a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion.      b) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use a DeWalt, DW304p-XE, VS Reciprocating saw to cut steel in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The saw was not approved for use in the presence of flammable liquids. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and an explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(iii): Where the object to be welded or cut could not be readily moved and all the fire hazards could not be removed and the requirements stated in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) of this section could not be followed welding and cutting was performed.         a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The fire hazards (flammable liquids and vapors, tires, hoses and plastic and rubber auto parts) in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place nor were guards used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag, and to protect the immovable fire hazards. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A): Fire watcher(s) were not provided whenever welding or cutting was performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop:       a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to perform torch cutting in a location where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The employer did not provide a fire watcher in a location where other than a minor fire might develop. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that may develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which have previously contained such materials, or that may develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts.      a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to work in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The employer did not prevent the flammable liquid from coating, accumulating and pooling on the work and on the ground, nor did the employer prevent an explosive atmosphere from developing inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Where all combustibles were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the work the combustibles were not protected with flame proofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains.     a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required use an acetylene torch in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobile gasoline tanks. The torch was used within 1.5-2.5 feet of combustible material. The combustible material included a tire, hoses, and rubber and plastic auto parts and was not protected with flame proofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains. The employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(A): Based on fire potentials of plant facilities, management did not establish areas for cutting and welding, and establish procedures for cutting and welding, in other areas.       a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch in the presents of flammable liquid and combustible items. Management had not established areas where it was safe to perform cutting and welding without procedures and establish, implement and maintain effective procedures for cutting and welding in other areas. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Cutting or welding shall be permitted only in areas that are or have been made fire safe. When work cannot be moved practically, as in most construction work, the area shall be made safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition sources:     a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to use an acetylene torch to cut steel in an area where gasoline leaked from automobiles. The combustible fire hazards in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place nor were guards used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag, and to protect the immovable fire hazards. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 1910.132:       a) On or about July 15, 2014, at the above located workplace, an employee was required to work in an area where gasoline regularly leaked from automobiles. The employer did not select and provide appropriate personal protective equipment in the form of flame resistant protective gear. The employee was thereby exposed to the hazards associated with open flames and flammable liquids. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire.