OSHA Inspection: TIRE SOURCE

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not provide guardrails on a walkway/platform that was at a height of approximately 8 feet above the lowest level located in the tire rack room in front of the tires.    b) On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not provide guardrails on a walkway/platform that was at a height of approximately 8 feet above the lowest level located in the tire rack room in front of the landing leading to the 2nd floor.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(v): On stairways 88 or more inches wide, one handrail on each enclosed side, one stair railing on each open side, and one intermediate stair railing located approximately midway of the width:  a) On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not have a midrail on either side of the stairs in tire rack area leading to the basement.  b) On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not have a midrail on either side of the stairs in tire rack area leading to the second floor.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    On and before November 10, 2014, the emergency exit door in the basement was blocked by retractable metal bar that was in the closed position.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      On or about November 10, 2014, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about November 10, 2014, employees required to wear personal protective equipment have not been trained on its use. Employees are working with motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, and transmission fluid. Employees are only required to wear safety glasses in the shop.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not provide chemical resistant gloves for employees who handle chemicals such as motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, and transmission fluid.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not have ABC fire extinguishers located throughout the shop visually inspected monthly.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not provide annual training on portable fire extinguishers when available for employee use.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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:    On or about November 10, 2014, the company did not develop a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, and transmission fluid.

Issued

2014-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 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:  On or about November 10, 2014, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to; motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, and transmission fluid.