OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST AUTO PARTS, INC

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.    Main Building: The following emergency exit doors were locked and/or blocked in the closed position:         1. The front exit was locked in the closed position using a 2 door bolt and blocked by car seats piled on the floor directly in front of the door.      2. The rear exit was blocked by equipment and used car parts

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  Main Building: The following emergency exits and ways of emergency egress were not properly marked:     1. The front exit.  2. The doorway into the office.  3. The office exit.  4. The rear exit.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).   Main Building: The door leading into the storage room and which could be mistaken as an exit was not properly marked " Not an Exit".

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:    WORKPLACE: The employer did not conduct a workplace hazard assessment to determined the necessitate and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required to by this standard to use PPE:  WORKPLACE: The employer did not provide training and information to employees required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing tasks..

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  WORKPLACE: The employee, potentially exposed to eye injury while disassembling used cars was not wearing safety glasses.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards.  WORKPLACE: The employee, potentially exposed to foot injuries while disassembling used cars was not wearing appropriate types of protective footwear.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): General. Washing facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.    The washing facilities used by employees in the following locations were not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner:                                            A.     The bathroom in the office:  B.     The bathroom in the main building:  C.     The sink located outside the bathroom in the main building:

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold running water, or tepid running water.    Main Building: The sink inside the lavatory outside the bathroom that was used by employees for washing was missing the cold water handle.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Hand soap or similar cleansing agents shall be provided.  The lavatories in the following locations and used by employees for washing were not provided with hand soap or equivalent:                                          A.  The bathroom in the office: B.  The bathroom in the main building: C.  The sink located outside the bathroom in the main building:

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling, convenient to the lavatories, shall be provided.  The lavatories in the following locations and used by employees for washing were not provided with hand towels or equivalent:                                  A.  The bathroom in the office: B.  The bathroom in the main building: C.  The sink located outside the bathroom in the main building:

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.    WORKPLACE: The following portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected on a monthly basis to ensure they were ready for use:      1. Amerex, model B456, serial number YH309924 Nitrogen Compressed fire extinguisher.    2. Buckeye, model 5HI SA40 ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher.    3. Hoosier 2 ½ lb. Water Extinguisher, serial number S369116.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.  WORKPLACE: The employer did not perform annual maintenance of the following portable fire extinguishers:    1. Amerex, model B456, serial number YH309924 Nitrogen Compressed fire extinguisher.   2. Buckeye, model 5HI SA40 ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher.   3. Hoosier 2 ½ lb. Water Extinguisher, serial number S369116.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.    WORKPLACE: The Baker LPG Forklift was missing its data plate.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Jan 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    WORKPLACE: The employees authorized and allowed to operate powered industrial forklifts were not trained and certified in the safe operation of the trucks.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls shall be neutralized, power shall be shut off, and brakes set. Wheels shall be blocked if the truck is parked on an incline.  WORKPLACE: The load engaging means/forks of the following powered industrial forklift trucks, left unattended were not fully lowered:    1. Baker LPG Forklift, no data plate; parked in the yard with the forks measured 24 inches above the ground.  2. Clark model GCS 15 LPG Forklift, serial number G127-1138-6790FA; parked in front of the office and the forks measured 18 inches above the ground.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  WORKPLACE: The Kobelco model LK300A powered industrial forklift truck operated by employees, had a leaking left rear tire as well as a radiator leak and the forklift truck was not removed from service.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.    WORKPLACE: One (1) propane gas cylinder, one (1) polypropylene cylinder, and two (2) oxygen tanks were free standing against the wall near the front overhead door and exposed to physical damage from powered industrial forklift vehicular traffics.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment.    WORKPLACE: Two (2) Oxygen cylinders and one (1) polypropylene cylinder were stored together.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Services, feeders, and branch circuits. Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident.    WORKPLACE: The majority of circuit breakers inside the main circuit breaker panel were not marked to identify the purpose.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel. These overcurrent devices may not be located where they will be exposed to physical damage or in the vicinity of easily ignitable material.    WORKPLACE: The main electrical panel, having circuit breakers with built-in overcurrent protection devices was blocked by equipment and assorted used car parts on the floor.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  Main Building: The following electrical boxes were missing covers:  1. The duplex outlet below the main circuit breaker panel, energizing the alarm system.  2. The four-square box housing with two (2) on/off light switches.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) will be met:    WORKPLACE: The employer did not establish and implement a work-site specific written hazard communication program where employee were working with and handling chemicals, such as (but not limited to) gasoline, oil and other chemicals while disassembling parts from the used cars.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced their work area:     WORKPLACE: The employer did not provide the effective information and training to the employee required to work with and handle new and used gasoline, oil, grease and others while disassembling parts from the old cars.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.  Main Building: The employees were exposed to slips and falls due to wet floors in and around bathrooms.