OSHA Inspection: HIGHLANDS BIG O TIRES, LLC

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 6, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a)  On or about May 20, 2015,employees were exposed to injuries from flying parts while using a manual hydraulic press where the employer failed to ensure guards were in place prior to use to protect employees.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $900 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 20, 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

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 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 May 20, 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

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  (a)  On or about May 20, 2015, the employer did not keep the automotive bay area free from accumulation of materials, which could cause trips, slips and fall hazards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On or about May 20, 2015, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazards, due to not ensuring the emergency exit, located on the South side of the automotive bay area, was free of obstructions.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 20, 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

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 20, 2015, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and transformers in order to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) On or about May 20,2015, the employer used a extension cord as a substitute for permanent wiring and not in accordance with the manufacturers specification(s).      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").