OSHA Inspection: LEAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1304.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - Neither the front exit nor the rear exit of the workplace was marked by a sign reading "Exit," thus exposing employees to hazards to the means of egress.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $2173.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.    (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - The employer did not ensure that each employee operating a Towmotor forklift model no. V40B, serial no. 81M1297, powered industrial truck had successfully completed training and was a certified operator, thus exposing employees to struck-by and caught-between hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1738.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.    (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, Main garage space, body shop area - A relocatable power tap was not used in accordance its listing or labeling, thus exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, Main garage space - The outer jacket of the energized flexible cord on an energized relocatable power tap was pulled away from the joint to the plug, thus exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3042.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, main garage space - The free ends of energized conductors had bare and tape covered wires in an open junction box, thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, Main garage space near front exit - An energized junction box was not fitted with a cover, thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3042.00 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:    (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - A written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented in the workplace where employees used numerous hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to:     -   Methanol, etc. contained in Peak Windshield Washer and Deicer.  -   Ethylene glycol and Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, etc. contained in Chevron Antifreeze/Coolant.  -   Hydrotreated light naphtha, and toluene, etc. contained in Klean Strip Prep All.  -   Methyl alcohol, aliphatic petroleum distillates, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 2,2-dimethoxypropane  etc.       contained  Lacquer Thinner 5707   -   Butyl benzyl phthalate, etc. contained in Evercoat Brushable Seam Sealer.  -   Acetone, carbon dioxide and 3-methylhexane, etc. contained in CRC Throttle Body and Air Intake Cleaner.      This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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 product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - Hazardous chemicals in the workplace were stored in portable plastic containers which did not have proper labels, tags and markings with the identity of the hazardous chemicals contained therein. Two Secondary containers (approximately .5 liter capacity plastic container) containing oil was labeled tool oil and transmission. This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - Safety data sheets were not available for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, thus exposing employees chemicals, including, but not limited to:  -   Methanol, etc. contained in Peak Windshield Washer and Deicer. -   Ethylene glycol and Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, etc. contained in Chevron Antifreeze/Coolant. -   Hydrotreated light naphtha, and toluene, etc. contained in Klean Strip Prep All. -   Methyl alcohol, aliphatic petroleum distillates, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 2,2-dimethoxypropane  etc.      contained  Lacquer Thinner 5707  -   Butyl benzyl phthalate, etc. contained in Evercoat Brushable Seam Sealer. -   Acetone, carbon dioxide and 3-methylhexane, etc. contained in CRC Throttle Body and Air Intake Cleaner.   This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 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) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - Hazardous chemicals were stored and used by employees in the worksite, the employer did not provide training, thus exposing employees chemicals, such as, but not limited to:   -   Methanol, etc. contained in Peak Windshield Washer and Deicer. -   Ethylene glycol and Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, etc. contained in Chevron Antifreeze/Coolant. -   Hydrotreated light naphtha, and toluene, etc. contained in Klean Strip Prep All. -   Methyl alcohol, aliphatic petroleum distillates, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 2,2-dimethoxypropane  etc.      contained  Lacquer Thinner 5707  -   Butyl benzyl phthalate, etc. contained in Evercoat Brushable Seam Sealer. -   Acetone, carbon dioxide and 3-methylhexane, etc. contained in CRC Throttle Body and Air Intake Cleaner.   This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - The employer did not mount, locate and identify any fire extinguishers so that they were readily accessible without subjecting employees to injuries, thus exposing employees to fire hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - The employer did not conduct annual inspections for fire extinguishers on site thus exposing employees to fire hazards.  This condition was observed on or about January 19, 2017.