COLORADO SPRINGS, CO —
OSHA Inspection: BIG O TIRES
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BIG O TIRES in 806 E. FILLMORE ST., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907 (NAICS 811111). OSHA activity number 340407279.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BIG O TIRES
- Site address
- 806 E. FILLMORE ST.
- City
- COLORADO SPRINGS
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80907
- Mailing
- 1615 S NEVADA AVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 811111
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: (a) On or about February 12, 2015, the employer exposed employees to stuck-by hazards due to the bench grinder work rest, located in the automotive bay area, not being adjusted to one eighth inch. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $800
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: (a) On February 12, 2015, the employer exposed employees in the automotive bay area to struck-by hazards due to bench grinder tongue guard exceeding one fourth inch. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: a) On or about February 12, 2015, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazard in that the portable fire extinguishers, located in the automotive bay area, had not been inspected since 2011. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.157 E03
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: a) On or about February 12, 2015, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazard in that the portable fire extinguishers, located in the automotive bay area, had not been inspected since 2011. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B08 I
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted: (a) On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior the employer did not secure an electrical receptacle, located in the automotive bay area, to a firm surface.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: (a) On or about February 12, 2015, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and transformers in order to provide access for emergency maintenance. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340407279.
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