OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR INC.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a. The employer did not perform a personal protective equipment hazard assessment.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees:  a. Shop - the employer made employees pay for their own personal protective equipment.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least 30 minutes:  a. East storage area - oxygen cylinder was stored next to acetylene cylinders.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 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:  a. Shop - the employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemical products such as, but not limited to mineral sprits, oxygen, acetylene, reducer, enamel, brake cleaner.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 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 - the employer did not have hazard communication training for employees exposed to chemical products such as, but not limited to mineral sprits, oxygen, acetylene, reducer, enamel, brake cleaner.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 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. Shop - metal waste containers used for soiled rags were not covered.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a. Shop - fire extinguishers were not labeled to be identified.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replace:  a. Shop - MM250SL Snap-On welder was used with damaged cable insulation.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.

Issued

2015-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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. Shop - Fabstar 4030 welding machine cord did not have strain relief.  Violation observed on or about 3/31/15.