OSHA Inspection: EDGEWATER TIRE INC.

Issued

Sep 27, 2017

Abate by

Oct 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,422 · Current $3,422

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a) Service Bay - On or about May 3, 2017, the employer failed to maintain the walking-working surface free from slipping hazards created by hydraulic fluid leaking from automotive lifts.

Issued

Sep 27, 2017

Abate by

Oct 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,563 · Current $4,563

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a) Storage Area - On or about May 3, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that the elevated walking-working surface where car and truck tires are stored could support the maximum intended load.

Issued

Sep 27, 2017

Abate by

Oct 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Throughout facility - On or about May 3, 2017 the employer failed to develop a written Hazard Communication Program for employees engaged in activities related to automobile servicing and repair and who are exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to brake fluids and lubricants.   Abatement Note:  In addition to developing a program which describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, the program shall include the following:     -  A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,  -  The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.

Issued

Sep 27, 2017

Abate by

Oct 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Throughout Facility - On or about May 3, 2017 the employer failed to develop ensure that they obtained and maintained Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace to include, but not limited to brake fluids and lubricants.

Issued

Sep 27, 2017

Abate by

Oct 17, 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:   a) Throughout Facility - On or about May 3, 2017, the employer failed to provide effective training to employees regarding the hazards associated with chemicals handled in the workplace, including but not limited to,  the brake fluid and lubricants.