OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND STATE TIRE INC.

Issued

2017-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2173.00 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) Diamond State Tire, Inc./Bear, DE - On or about September 23, 2016,  the employer did not ensure the work rest on the abrasive wheel used by the employees was adjusted to one-eighth (1/8) inch or less, in that the work rest was positioned approximately one (1) inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2017-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1630.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   a) Diamond State Tire/Newark, DE - On or about  September 23, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2017-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4346.00 · Current $3260.00 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) Diamond State Tire, Inc./Bear, DE - On or about September 23, 2016, the employer failed to replace or repair damaged parts which could adversely affect safe operation of the electrical equipment, in that the electrical outlet for an electrical 120-volt receptacle was energized and broken, exposing employees operating the powered tools to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2017-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1630.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9574

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) Diamond State Tire, Inc./Bear, DE - On or about May 26, 2016 the employer failed to develop or implement, a site specific program for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemical products used in the work place, including but not limited to NAPA Duty Dot 3 Break Fluid, Berkebile 2+2 Gum Cutter and Truflex/Pang Rubber.   NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1. Labeling and other forms of warning 2. Employee information and training  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the work place must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2017-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9574

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:   a) Diamond State Tire, Inc./Bear, DE. - On or about September 23, 2016, the employer failed to provide effective training to employees regarding hazards associated with chemicals used in the workplace, including but not limited to, Ethylbenzene, Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether.