OSHA Inspection: JOE FERGUSON BUICK GMC, INC.

Issued

2016-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8017.00 · Current $3741.00 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)  On or about August 10, 2016, ,employees were exposed to injuries from flying parts while using a hydraulic shop press where the employer failed to ensure guards were in place prior to use to protect employees.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6413.00 · Current $2494.00 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) On or about August 10, 2016, the employer exposed employees to stuck-by hazards due to the bench grinder work rest, located in the automotive bay area, not being adjusted to one eighth inch.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On August 10, 2016, the employer exposed employees in the automotive bay area to struck-by hazards due to bench grinder tongue guards exceeding one fourth inch.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    (a)  On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, the employer had not provided employees with a written hazard communication program with information on labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee information and training.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").