OSHA Inspection: PHIL LONG AUTOMOTIVE, LLC

Issued

2016-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5345.00 · Current $2673.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      a) On or about October 12, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious hazards while using a bench grinder that was not anchored. The bench grinder was not anchored or secured in place to prevent it from walking or moving.

Issued

2016-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 October 12, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying particles while using a bench grinder. The bench grinder was missing a work rest.

Issued

2016-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-03 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 or about October 12, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying particles while using a bench grinder. The bench grinder was missing a tongue guard.

Issued

2016-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5345.00 · Current $2673.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:      a) On or about October 12, 2016 and at times prior, employees were required to handle used oil and were exposed to possible health illness from hazardous chemicals such as benzene. The containers for the used oil were not labeled.

Issued

2016-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-03 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 October 12, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to possible burn or serious hazards from used rags that were left at the shop area. The used rags in the shop area were soaked with chemicals and were not kept in covered metal receptacles.

Issued

2016-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:      a) On or about October 12, 2016 and at times prior, a circuit breaker panel board was blocked with shop equipment and excess materials and was not readily accessible to the employees working at the service shop. The circuit breaker was used to power the equipment in the shop such as air compressor, vehicle lifts, exhaust vents, and shop tools.