OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL TIRE SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.    On or about November 12, 2015 the employer had material stored on the roof of an interior structure which was not marked with proper load ratings.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not verify the required hazard assessment was performed and determine the appropriate PPE necessary to protect employees. The employer did not necessitate the use of appropriate PPE for employees.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.177(c)(1): The employer did not provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved and the safety procedures to follow while servicing rim wheels:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not provide a training program to all employees who service rim wheels and the safety procedures to follow.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.177(c)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee demonstrated his ability to safely service rim wheels by effective performance of all tasks listed in 29 CFR 1910.177(c)(2)(i) through (viii):  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure employees who service rim wheels demonstrated the ability safely service rim wheels by evaluating the performance of demounting of tires (including deflation), inspection and identification of the rim wheel components, mounting of tires (including inflation with a restraining device or other safeguard required by this section), use of the restraining device or barrier, and other equipment required by this section, handling of rim wheels, inflation of the tire when a single piece rim wheel is mounted on a vehicle, an understanding of the necessity of standing outside the trajectory both during inflation of the tire and during inspection of the rim wheel following inflation, and installation and removal of rim wheels.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.177(c)(3): The employer did not evaluate each employee's ability to service rim wheels safely:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not evaluate all employee's ability to service rim wheels safety and procedures to follow.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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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 November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate the Toyota Electric Forklift Truck.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure the hydraulic power press was equipped with a point of operation guard to prevent the operator from having any part of the body in the danger zone.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure the Delta 6 inch thin line grinder was equipped with a safety guard which covered the spindle end and nut.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure the Delta 6 inch thin line grinder was equipped with a work rest to support grinding work.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure the Delta 6 inch thin line grinder was equipped with a tongue guard to be properly adjusted to the decreasing diameter of the grinding wheel.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure portable jacks were legibly and permanently marked with the rated loads.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(iii): Loads were not cribbed, blocked or otherwise secured immediately after being raised with a jack:  On or about November 9, 2015 the employer did not ensure loads were cribbed, blocked or secured after being raised with portable jacks.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a): Each jack used constantly or intermittently at a single locality  was not thoroughly inspected at least once every six months:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure portable jacks used constantly were inspected at least once every six months.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

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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 November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program was maintained at the facility. Employees were required to use chemicals including but not limited to: acetylene, oxygen, fuel, glues, adhesives, tire lube tire sealant and murphy's oil soap.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 22, 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 November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure a safety data sheet was available in the workplace for each hazardous chemical.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 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 November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure employees received effective information and training on hazardous chemicals maintained at the facility. Employees were required to use chemicals including but not limited to: acetylene, oxygen, fuel, glues, adhesives, tire lube tire sealant and murphy's oil soap.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): The employer did not maintain OSHA injury and illness records:    On and before November 12, 2015 the employer had more than 10 employees and did not maintain OSHA injury and illness records. On November 9, 2015 the employer had an employee severely injured requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Abate by

Feb 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:   On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not have an educational program to train employees on the principles of fire extinguisher use in the workplace and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.      Note:  Employer may exercise one of the following options:      1)  Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the  distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75' to the nearest extinguisher for Class A   fires and 50" to the nearest unit for Class B fires) and provide training and education for all  employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire   fighting as required in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR 1910.157 also  apply.      2)   Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1),  designate certain employees  to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employee to  immediately evacuate upon the sounding of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an   emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and train/educate designated employees  per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of  29 CFR 1910.157(d).      3)   Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of  employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy includes  an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38 (a)  and (b).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to  include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that  a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107  relating to use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided but no  intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(a) and (f) are still applicable (inspection,  maintenance and testing of equipment).

Issued

Jan 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  On or about November 12, 2015 the employer did not ensure each exit sign was illuminated properly. The facility had two man doors that did not have exit signs illuminated.