OSHA Inspection: BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $7,500 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 were 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 while using an automotive lift:    (a)  On or about December 1, 2016, and at times prior the employer did not ensure that employees         were safe from crushing and struck-by hazards in that the following lifts were noted with deficiencies:        (1)  Rotary lift, model FP-46A, serial #L610267, located in bay two, inoperable locking mechanism.  The locking            device was not functioning properly and jack stands were not used while the lock was not engaged.         (2)  Rotary lift, model FP-46A-44, serial #L610262, located in bay six was not lowered to rest on the             locking mechanism while the lift was raised and in use.          (3)  Rotary lift, model FP-46A-44, serial # illegible, located in bay seven, inoperable locking mechanism.        (4)  Rotary lift, model FP-46A-44, serial # L610266, located in bay eight, inoperable locking mechanism.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $8,000 Reduced

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)  On or about December 1, 2016, employees were exposed to injuries from flying parts while using a hydraulic shop press where the employer failed to ensure guards were in place prior to use to protect employees.    (b)  On or about December 1, 2016, employees were exposed to amputation and struck by hazards while using an Aamco #6950 brake lathe, where the employer failed to ensure guards were in place prior to use to protect employees.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    (a)  On or about December 1, 2016, the employer did not keep the automotive bay area and the stock/storage room free from accumulation of tires, vehicle parts and miscellaneous materials, which could cause trips, slips and fall hazards.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    (a)  On or about December 1, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that the exit door located in the stock/storage room was locked with a metal security bar.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    (a) On or about December 1, 2016, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazards, due to not ensuring the emergency exit, located on the East side of the automotive bay area, was free of obstructions.    (b) On or about December 1, 2016, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazards, due to not ensuring the   emergency exited, located in the stock/storage room, was free of obstructions.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a)  On or about December 1, 2016, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and safety switchboard, located in the stock room, in order to provide access for emergency maintenance.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").