OSHA Inspection: FAIR AUTO SUPPLY OF NEWTOWN, INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit route must meet minimum height and width requirements.  An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access.    ESTABLISHMENT:  The two (2) main exit routes in the basement were not maintained at least 28 inches wide at all points.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.   ESTABLISHMENT:  The east and north emergency exit routes in the basement were obstructed with boxes, hose and/or lift jack.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not conducted a Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine necessitate and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of the personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The sink, located outside the bathroom and used for washing was not maintained in a sanitary condition.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The faucet of the washing sink located outside the bathroom was not provided with hot or tepid running water.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not ensure through performing training and evaluation that the operator of the Buda forklift powered industrial truck (PIT) was competent to operate the PIT safely at all times..

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    ESTABLISHMENT:  A compressed acetylene gas cylinder was stored in a main aisle and subjected to being knocked over and/or damaged.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The compressed acetylene gas cylinder, that was stored in a main aisle was missing a valve protection cap.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication program, including GHS where employees were required to work with and handle hazardous chemicals, such as (but not limited to) diesel exhaust fuel, hydraulic oil, antifreeze, and car battery fluids.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did provide information and training on Hazard Communication to the employees who were required to work with and handle hazardous chemicals, such as (but not limited to) diesel exhaust fuel, hydraulic oil, antifreeze, and car battery fluids.