OSHA Inspection: TRI-COUNTY FORD LINCOLN, INC.

Issued

2016-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $2138.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards associated with improper automobile lift operations:  (a) On or about October 12, 2016, and at times prior, Tri-County Ford Lincoln, Inc., employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while working on automotive lifts as follows:  1 - Lifts (6) were not inspected daily during use to ensure that they were properly maintained and functional. 2 - Lift #1 Was either missing or had worn-out rubber paddings on the swing-arm bases.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1283.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) On or about October 12, 2016, and at times prior, Tri-County Ford Lincoln, Inc., did not ensure that where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes and body were provided for immediate emergency use. The nearest emergency eye wash station was located approximately 80 feet away from the hazard with several obstacles and doors along the way.  1- Employees in the shop and in the parts department were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, such as Sulfuric acid, from used and new car batteries.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1283.00 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) On or about October 12, 2016, and at times prior, Tri-County Ford Lincoln, Inc., did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. A compressed air nozzle in the automobile service shop was observed with a tip that allowed air pressure in excess of 135 PSI, exposing employees to air injection hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:  (a) On or about October 12, 2016, and at times prior, Tri-County Ford Lincoln, Inc. did not ensure that electrical equipment had a work space clearance of at least 30 inches wide in front of such equipment. Access to electrical panels in the tire shop was blocked by tools and equipment.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  (a) On or about October 12, 2016, and at times prior, Tri-County Ford Lincoln, Inc., did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by the standard. A 55-gal container of used anti-freeze was mislabeled as Sodium Hydroxide/Sodium Metasilicate, exposing employees to contact with chemical hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.