OSHA Inspection: HEITKAMP ENTERPRISES DBA GARY'S AUTO

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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 the hazard of being struck by:    a) Gary's Auto, on or about 1/15/16: Bay #1 Rotary Automotive Lift, Model No. PR321SM14002RD, Serial No. PK321SM1414F0066 had not been inspected. Lift has been in service for two years.    b) Gary's Auto, on or about 1/15/16: Bay #2 Ammco Lift, Model No. B2900, Serial No. 020136719 had not been inspected. Lift has been in service since 2003.     c) Gary's Auto, on or about 1/15/16: Bay #2 Ammco Lift, Model No. S21SXR1, Serial No. T10-13896 had not been inspected. Lift has been in service since 2003.     d) Gary's Auto, on or about 1/15/16: Bay #2 Ammco Lift, Model No. S21SXR1, Serial No. T10-13933 had not been inspected. Lift has been in service since 2003.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

Apr 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    a)  Bay 4, on or about 1/15/16: A portable fire extinguisher was not mounted so that it was readily accessible.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $720

General-duty citation text

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:      a) Throughout the facility, on or about 1/15/16: Training was not provided annually to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.           * ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

Apr 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 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) Bay 1 Work Area, on or about 1/15/16:  A DeWalt Bench Grinder had an opening between the work rest and grinding wheel that measured 3/4-inch at the left wheel.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

Apr 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:      a) Electrical Room, on or about 1/15/16,: A 120/240 volt No. 1 breaker panel box had three blanks missing.    b) Electrical Room, on or about 1/15/16,: A 120/240 volt No. 2 breaker panel box had one blank missing.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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; specifically:  1) Labeling and other forms of warning;    2) MSDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite;    3) Employee training and information.         The written program must also include:      (a) A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite.    (b) Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.    (c) Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards.        a) Throughout the facility, on our about 1/15/16: A written hazard communication program was not developed for the employees who work with hazardous materials including but not limited to: Motor Oil; Hydraulic Oil; Brake Cleaner and Anti-Freeze.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:      a)  Throughout the facility, on or about 1/15/16: Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to: Motor Oil; Hydraulic Oil; Brake Cleaner and Anti-Freeze and employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2)

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

Apr 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "EXIT":  a) Bay 4, on or about 1/15/16: An exit leading to the outside was not marked.