OSHA Inspection: BUTLER INDUSTRIAL TIRE CENTER, INC.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  (a)  On the stairway leading to the bottom shop:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer failed to keep clear a stairway in that an extension cord crossed the steps creating a trip hazard.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:  (a)  The Top Shop: On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer exposed employees to falls of approximately 9 feet to the shop floor when retrieving tires from the storage area.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(a)(1)(iii): The spacing of rungs or steps was not on 12-inch (30.48 cm) centers:  (a)  In The Bottom Shop:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer exposed employees to falls of up 10 feet in that the rungs of the metal ladder were not of equal spacing and some measured 13 inches.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(a)(1)(v): Rungs and steps were not corrugated, knurled, dimpled, coated with skid-resistant material, or otherwise treated to minimize the possibility of slipping:  (a)  In the Bottom Shop:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer exposed employees to falls of up to 10 feet while using a shop made ladder without skid resistant treads, to perform maintenance on trailers.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  (a)  In the Bottom Shop:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards when operating a shop made fan.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):    (a)  In the Bottom Shop:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that portable grinders were being used without guards.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): The employer did not provide standard railings or guards on stairways having four or more risers:  (a)  In the Bottom Shop:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer failed to provide a standard rail system exposing employees of falls of up to 3 feet.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a)  Facility Wide:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer failed to develop a hazard communication program.

Issued

2014-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a)  Facility Wide:  On August 6, 2014 and at times prior to; the employer failed to train employees on chemical hazards in the workplace such as, but not limited to gasoline, and lubricants on the information provided on the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).