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OSHA Inspection: SEARS AUTO CENTER

Planned inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of SEARS AUTO CENTER in 7001 S. UNIVERSITY BLVD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122 (NAICS 811111). OSHA activity number 340462480.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
SEARS AUTO CENTER
Site address
7001 S. UNIVERSITY BLVD
City
CENTENNIAL
State
CO
ZIP
80122
Mailing
7001 S. UNIVERSITY BLVD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
811111
Employees
8
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 A03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 16, 2015
Abate by
Apr 22, 2015
Penalty
Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3): Every hatchway and chute floor opening shall be guarded by one of the methods referenced in sections (i) and (ii):     a)  On or about March 13, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards when they worked near the second floor tire hatchway/opening used to drop tires from the second floor storage area to the shop on the first floor.  This floor opening was greater than 10 feet above the first floor and was not guarded with standard railings.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5000
  • — Z (S) $5000

1904.32 A03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 16, 2015
Abate by
Apr 22, 2015
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent.    a)  On or about March 13, 2015, and at times prior, the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $500
  • — Z (O) $1000

1910.132 H01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 16, 2015
Abate by
Apr 22, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees:  a)  On or about March 13, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed dermatitis or skin burns from irritating or corrosive chemicals because the employer did not provide all gloves used in the shop.  Some employees purchased their own latex or nitrile gloves because the employer, for at least a short period, did not pay for gloves.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.219 F03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 16, 2015
Abate by
Apr 22, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)  a)  On or about March 13, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards because the employer did not fully guard the wheel and chain powering the conveyor belt at the top of the tire conveyor as it reached the second floor.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.1200 G08

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 16, 2015
Abate by
Apr 22, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   a)  On or about March 13, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemical hazards because they were not provided with readily accessible safety data sheets that could provide information pertaining to the safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals they worked with.  These chemicals included Sears Rubber Tire Repair Prep, Car Quest Battery Cleaner, NF 1000 Ice Breaker and Killer Floor Degreaser.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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