OSHA Inspection: ALABAMA AUTO CARRIAGE

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) Facility; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to slip and trip hazards in that employees were required to walk and work in areas that had large quantities of materials, tools and equipment blocking the work spaces and walkways in the facility.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Facility; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the exit route to the rear of the building had large quantities of materials, tools and equipment obstructing it.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)  Work Bay Area- Paint Area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a paint can shaker that had unguarded pulleys.  b)  Work Bay Area- Metal cutting area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a metal cutting band saw that had unguarded pulleys.  c)  Work Bay Area- Drill press area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a drill press that had unguarded pulleys.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a)  Work Bay Area- Paint Area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a paint can shaker that had an unguarded belt.  b)  Work Bay Area- Metal cutting area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a metal cutting band saw that had an unguarded belt.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)  a)  Work Bay Area- Drill press area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a drill press that had unguarded belts.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour:   a)  Work area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in the same area where oxygen cylinders and fuel gas (acetylene) cylinders were stored together without a barrier as required by the standard.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Rear of the facility; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential emergency evacuation / entrapment hazards in that the emergency exit door was not marked as an exit.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a)  Drill press area; On or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to use a drill press with a junction box with unused openings not effectively closed.

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

May 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Facility: On or about November 6, 2014: Employer did not have a written hazard communication program detailing the hazards of chemicals such as but not limited to motor oil, grease, and automotive paints and cleaners  used in the facility

Issued

Feb 3, 2015

Abate by

May 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 or about November 6, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include but are not limited to motor oil, grease, and automotive paints and cleaners without providing information and training on these chemicals and substances as required by the standard. In addition employees have not been trained on the global harmonized revisions the hazard communication standard.