OSHA Inspection: KAUFFMAN TIRE, INC.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $2550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    On or about April 13, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the direction of travel to the nearest exit/exit discharge was clearly identifiable.  The Emergency Exit signs and directional indicators on the wall were not visible from most areas of the warehouse due to the stacking of tires at various heights.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    On or about April 13, 2016, the employer failed to establish an emergency action plan and train employees on how to safely evacuate the building in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $2550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    On or about April 13, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that rows of tires, which varied in size and weight, were securely stored on the floor of the warehouse so as to prevent sliding and collapse.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2890.00 · Current $1734.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    On or about April 13, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the electrical conduit face plate was in place on the junction box that was on the wall which was feeding power to the battery charging station.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2890.00 · Current $1734.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about April 13, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the flexible cord leading from the electrical conduit on the wall to the battery charging station was placed such that the cord would not be stretched due to undue tension.  The flexible cord showed damage due to over stretching.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $850.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not keep records of fatalities, injuries and illnesses as required by this part:    The employer did not keep complete OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses; 300-A form, Summary or Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; and 301 form, Injury and Illness Incident Report.  300A logs for the years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 were not signed or dated by senior management.  2016 was not received.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative copies of requested records kept under Part 1904 within four (4) business hours:    On or about April 13, 2016, the employer failed to provide copies of OSHA Forms 300 and 300-A or their equivalents, which were requested for calendar years 2012 through 2016 within the allowable time limits.  These documents were received April 14, 2016 after business hours for all the years requested except 2016.