OSHA Inspection: ANS, INC.

Issued

Jun 29, 2015

Abate by

Jul 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 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 stuck-by hazards while using automotive lifts:      a)  On or about May 13, 2015, employees were potentially exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while operating automotive lifts under the following conditions:    1. The rotary in-ground automotive lift safety lock was missing in bay 3.     2. The rotary in-ground automotive lift which was missing a safety lock in bay 3, while supporting a vehicle, was not braced with suitable secondary jack stands rated for the intended load.      3. Four rotary in-ground automotive lifts, located in the shop area, were not properly labeled with safety warning labels.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 29, 2015

Abate by

Jul 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $893 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 May 13, 2015, the gap between the work rest and the wheel of the Dewalt 6 inch bench grinder, located in Bay 3, exceeded one eighth inch.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 29, 2015

Abate by

Jul 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 or about May 13, 2015, the gap between the tongue guard and the wheel of the Dewalt 6 inch bench grinder, located in Bay 3, exceeded one fourth inch.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").