OSHA Inspection: GRIFFIN FAST LUBE

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a)  On or about March 15, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slips and falls due to oil on the floor throughout the automotive pit area.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i): Maintenance and operating practices did not control leakage and prevent accidental escape of flammable liquids:    a)  On or about March 15, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slips and falls due to oil on the floor throughout the automotive pit area due to a leak from the automotive oil waste tank in bay 1.    b)  On or about March 15, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slips and falls due to oil on the floor throughout the automotive pit area due to an oil leak in the connecting hose in bay 5.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  a)  On or about March 15, 2016, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that combustible oily rags were kept in a plastic bag rather than a covered metal receptacle and were not disposed of on a daily basis.  b)  On or about March 15, 2016, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that combustible oily rags were left on the floor of the pit area to collect leaking oil from the waste oil tank in pit 1 and a leak from the connecting hose in pit 5.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)  On or about March 15, 2016, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazards, due to not ensuring the emergency exit, located on the South side of the automotive bay area, was free of obstructions.  b)  On or about March 15, 2016, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazards, due to not ensuring the emergency exit, located on the North East side of the automotive bay area, was free of obstructions.  c)  On or about March 15, 2016, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazards, due to not ensuring the emergency exit, located in the employee room, was free of obstructions.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a)  On or about March 15, 2016, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and transformers in order to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").