OSHA Inspection: DAVIS TIRE SALES, LLC

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC, in the shop area:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair work were exposed to fire and burn hazards when the employer stored flammable liquids including but not limited to gasoline with other materials in a closet that is not designed for flammable liquid storage.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i): Toilet facilities were not provided in accordance with TABLE J-1 of this Section:  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair work were exposed to unsanitary conditions, animal and insect bites when the employer did not provide the employees with a restroom on the premises.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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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:  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair work were exposed to fire and burn hazards while working with flammable chemicals which include but are not limited to vulcanizing cement and rubber cleaner when the employer did not mark the location of and keep fire extinguishers accessible for employees to use.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while working near an industrial fan that was within seven feet of ground level that did not have the fan blades guarded.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while working near an industrial fan that was within seven feet of the ground that did not have the pulley guarded.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)(a):  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while working in the shop near an industrial fan less than seven feet from ground level that did not have a guard around the inclined belt.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

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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):   On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire installation and repair using chemicals which include but are not limited to vulcanizing cement and rubber cleaner which contains Hexane, xylenes, and Heptane were exposed to eye, skin, and lung irritation when the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program to instruct employees how to recognize and minimize those hazards.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about May 5, 2015, at Davis Tire Sales, LLC:  Two employees performing tire repair and installation work while using chemicals which include but are not limited to vulcanizing cement and rubber cleaner which contain Hexane, xylenes, and Heptane were exposed to eye, skin, and lung irritation when the employer did not provide the employees with safety data sheets to inform the employees how to recognize and minimize those hazards.