OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST CHEVY, INC.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1800.00 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)  Metal Fabrication Area - On or about January 7, 2015, a standard railing was not provided on the open sides of the second story parts storage area to prevent employees from falling to the lower level.  b)  Shipping Receiving Area - On or about January 7, 2015, a standard railing was not provided on the open sides of the second story loading area and box storage area to prevent employees from falling to the lower level.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  a)  Metal Fabrication Area - On or about January 7, 2015, the stairway leading to the mezzanine area was not provided with a standard guardrail on the open sides of the steps and does not extend to full length of stairway to the top riser.  b)  Shipping and Receiving Area - On or about January 7, 2015, the stairway leading to the mezzanine area was not provided with a standard guardrail on the open sides of the steps.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:          a)  Shipping and Receiving - On or about January 7, 2015, a relocatable power tap is being used as an alternative to fixed wiring at work bench.  b)  Welding Shop - On or about January 7, 2015, a relocatable power tap is being used as a permanenent power source to power a grinder and other equipment.  c)  Mechanical Shop - On or about January 7, 2015, a relocatable power tap is being used as an alternative to fixed wiring.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a)  Mechanical Shop - On or about January 7, 2015, the electrical cord used to power the portable shop light is not provided with a tension relief device which split the exterior insulation at the joint, exposing the internal wiring.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure  a)  Shipping / Receiving - On or about January 7, 2015, flexible cords attached to outlets at the overhead mezzanine were attached over the door frame and routed to a workbench at the lower level.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  a)  Shipping and Receiving - On or about January 7, 2015, flexible cords attached to outlets at the overhead mezzanine were attached over the door frame and routed to a workbench at the lower level.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a)  Welding Shop - On or about January 7, 2015, the flexible wiring powering the Daytona Bench Grinder has damaged outer sheathing which has been improperly repaired and has not been taken out of service.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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)  Worksite - On or about January 7, 2015, the employer did not develop a written Hazard Communication program for the chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a)  Mechanical Shop - On or about January 7, 2015, the employer did not provided Material Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals employees are using to clean engine parts.  b)  Welding Shop - On or about January 7, 2015, the employer did not provided with Material Safety Data Sheets for the employee who performs welding on sheet metal and uses other types of chemicals.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 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)  Shop wide - On or about January 7, 2015, the employer did not provide employees with training on the hazards of chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a)  Shipping and Receiving Area - On or about January 7, 2015, the employer did not certify that each operator was evaluated prior to operating a forklift.