OSHA Inspection: TOY CAR CARE, INC.

Issued

2015-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while using an automotive lift:    (a)  On or about March 19, 2015, and at times prior the employer did not ensure that employees         were safe from crushing and struck-by hazards in that the following lifts were noted with deficiencies:        (1)  Rotary lift, model SPOA9-200, serial #SPA000D0812, was not lowered to rest on the locking mechanism while the             lift was raised and in use.             (2)  Rotary lift, model SPOA9-200 Serial #SPA00B3080, was not lowered to rest on to the locking mechanism while             the lift was raised and in use.            (3)  The employer did not document that all lift users were trained to use the lifts in that rotary lifts were not              lowered to rest on the locking mechanisms while in use.    (b) Auto lifts were not periodically inspected by a qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2015-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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 March 19, 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").

Issued

2015-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 March 19, 2015, the employer exposed employees in the automotive bay area to struck-by hazards due to bench grinder tongue guards exceeding one fourth inch.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2015-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  (a)  On or about March 19, 2015, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the covered metal receptacles containing combustible oily rags, were not disposed of on a daily basis.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2015-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 March 19, 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.

Issued

2015-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:      (a)  On or about March 19, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not train employees on the new label elements, signal words and safety data sheets format that was required to be completed by December 1, 2013.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").