OSHA Inspection: SECOND CHANCE INVESTMENTS

Issued

Jun 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 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 automotive lifts:    (a)  On or about May 15, 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)  Hydraulic in-ground automotive lift, located in bay 1, dropped while in use and the safety locks were             not operational.                  (2)  The employer did not document that all lift users were trained to use the lifts.        (3) Auto lifts were not periodically inspected by a qualified inspector 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

Jun 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    a)  On or about May 15, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they pumped flammable liquids (brake wash) from a 55 gallon drum, which did not have a grounding strap, into containers which were not bonded to the fill stem.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not dispensed into containers where the nozzle and container were electrically interconnected:  a)  On or about May 15, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they pumped flammable liquids (brake wash) from a 55 gallon drum into containers which were not bonded to the fill stem.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").