OSHA Inspection: NISSAN & HYUNDAI OF MISSOULA

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while utilizing an unguarded Astroline Model TS22 20 ton capacity hydraulic shop press.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced

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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while utilizing an 8" King Bench Grinder with no tongue guard in place.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards while utilizing a Rotary SP09 serial number CDA94C0221 9,000 pound two post automotive lift.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using a relocatable power tap daisy chained to a flexible extension cord.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Shop: On February 10, 2016, and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway leading to a break room as "Not an Exit".  b) Shop: On February 10, 2016, and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway leading to the wash-bay as "Not an Exit".