OSHA Inspection: SHEPPARD'S AUTO SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects are to be marked and taken out of service until repaired by either maintenance department or the manufacturer:  (a) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, employees were using defective step stool ladders with 2 steps that were missing anti-slip feet and had bent rear bracing to work on vehicle engines.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  (a) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, a hazard assessment has not been conducted by the employer to determine the need for personal protective equipment, such as the use of eye protection when using grinders and hand protection when handling automotive hazardous substances like brake fluid and compressed refrigerant gas.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:  (a) Storage Area:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, automotive parts, tools, and empty boxes were scattered on the floor and around equipment and shelving.    (b) Storage Area:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, the shelving systems on the back and side walls had heavy automotive parts unevenly stacked on the tops of the shelves.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, the 8 inch Delta drill press was not provided with an adjustable guard to cover the unused portion of the bit and chuck above the material being worked.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, the 8 inch Delta drill press was not securely mounted to prevent movement during operation.   (b) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, the Dewalt bench grinder was not securely mounted to prevent movement during operation.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-22 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) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, a 1/2 inch opening was measured between the abrasive wheel and tongue guard on the Dewalt 6in. bench grinder, used to grind burrs off metal and smooth out rough edges on car parts.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting:  (a) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, the 6 inch abrasive wheels on the Dewalt bench grinder were not inspected prior to being used to smooth out material or to grind steel.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(2): Backflow protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent oxygen from flowing into the fuel gas system or fuel from flowing into the oxygen system:  (a) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, an oxygen and acetylene cutting torch, used to perform automotive maintenance activities such as cutting vehicle exhaust, was not provided with backflow protection.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Flashback protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent flame from passing into the fuel gas system:  (a) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, an oxygen and acetylene cutting torch used to perform automotive maintenance activities such as cutting vehicle exhaust, was not provided with flashback arrestors.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting:  (a) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, employees expected to fight fires had not been provided with an educational program to familiarize them with the general principles and use of fire extinguishers.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Auto Shop:  On or about November 15, 2016, and times prior, employees were not provided training on hazardous materials required to be used for vehicle maintenance, such R-134a compressed refrigerant gas, antifreeze coolant, brake fluid, and other oils expected to be used by the automobile industry.