OSHA Inspection: DISCOUNT TIRE CO.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $4,250

General-duty citation text

29 C.F.R. 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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.    On or about November 2, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected form being caught and lifted by the tire cleats on the EZLift Floor to Floor conveyor.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    (a)  On or about November 2, 2015, and at times prior, the electrical outlet supplying power to the EZLift Floor to Floor convey belt, was broken and bent.  The outlet is next to the conveyor belt's up/down/stop control box on the ground floor where workers regularly reach.  Employees are exposed to shock and electrocution hazards.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    (a)  On or about November 2, 2015, and at times prior, the electrical outlet supplying power to the EZLift Floor to Floor convey belt, was missing its faceplate.  The outlet is energized and is next to the conveyor belt's up/down/stop control box where workers regularly reach.  Employees are exposed to shock and electrocution hazards.    (b)  On or about November 2, 2015, and at times prior, the electrical junction box at the top of the EZLift Floor to Floor conveyor belt that is mounted next to the take-up roller at the top of the conveyor, is missing its face plate exposing workers to shock and electrocution hazards.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the 28 inches minimum width requirements for exit routes:  (a)  On or about November 2, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fire and smoke inhalation hazards in that the exit path out of the employee locker area was obstructed by boxes, and the exit path out of the extra tire storage/employee break area on the second floor was obstructed by stacked tires.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:     (a)  On or about November 2, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical and fire hazards in that the electrical panel in the shop area along the south wall at the far west side was blocked from access by brooms, shovels, and a trashcan.