OSHA Inspection: HINKLE'S INTERSTATE TIRE, INC.

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(i): Every floor hole into which persons could accidentally walk were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides:  On or about October 30, 2015, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 58 inches when the pit used for alignment had posts with a single drooping lightweight plastic chain around the perimeter of the pit.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On or about October 30, 2015, employees were exposed to eye hazards when safety glasses were not required when performing alignment and tire repair.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   On or about October 30, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employees at the site had not been trained to drive a forklift.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about October 30, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the forklift had not been taken out of service: a.  There were large gouges in the tires b.  There appeared to be a vise-grip installed on a bolt in place of a nut c.  The hoses looked worn d.  One of the forks is bent  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;   On or about October 30, 2015, employees were exposed to fire hazards when two compressed gas oxygen cylinders were stored next to four forklift propane tanks and two home use propane tanks.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 October 30, 2015, the fire extinguishers in the shop did not have signage indicating their locations.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about October 30, 2015, the fire extinguishers had not been inspected on a monthly basis.  No discharged fire extinguishers were found.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   On or about October 30, 2015, employees used materials such as, but not limited to, propane, oxygen, oil.    The employer had no hazard communication program.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   On or about October 30, 2015, employees used materials such as, but not limited to, propane, oxygen, oil.   There were no SDS for propane used to power the forklift, oxygen used with the cutting torch, or oil used when occasionally providing an oil change.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   On or about October 30, 2015, employees used materials such as, but not limited to, propane, oxygen, oil.    The employees did not receive training on the chemicals that they used or chemicals that were stored at the site.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).