OSHA Inspection: QUICKLUBE NORTH OF DANVILLE, INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means.     On or about June 10, 2016, employees working in the bays were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 4ft. 10in. and 7ft.1in., because the pit was not adequately guarded.  Every pit opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 June 10, 2016, employees were exposed to eye and skin irritation when using a variety of automotive oil and lubrication chemicals, and the employer did not provide the employees with hazard communication training.  This training would include the following:       Information:   a.      The requirements of this section,  b.      Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present, and   c.       The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets.      Training:   a.      Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in their work area,  b.      The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in their work area,   c.       The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, and   d.      The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall 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 June 10, 2016, employees were required to wear personal protective equipment and the employer did not document the hazard assessment. The written certification did not include the name of the person who certified that the evaluation had been performed and the date that the hazard assessment was completed.