OSHA Inspection: F&S USED AUTO PARTS, LLC

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $11,244 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.   a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards, in that employees were allowed to work under a car, removing heavy objects from overhead that were under tension, without having the objects supported.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,000 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:  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed his employees to the hazard of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Jan 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to safety and health hazards such as eye injuries and skin irritation when working around hazardous substances and struck-by hazards of the head and foot, in that the employer failed to conduct a workplace hazard assessment to determine the hazards and the necessary personal protective equipment required for the task.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that employees were allowed to work in areas where there is potential for falling objects that could hit employees in the head.  Employees were not required to wear protective helmets when working under automobiles removing unsupported objects from overhead.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards, in that employees were allowed to operate the JCB 930 forklift, Model 660802, that had fork attachments of unknown manufacturer.  The attachments were not certified by the forklift manufacturer and did not have updated instruction plates, tags, or decals.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Jan 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178.   a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate forklifts without the employer first ensuring the employees were competent to operate the equipment.  The employer failed to certify in writing that employees known to have been previously trained, were trained on site specific hazards and forklifts at a new location.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Jan 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): No person shall be allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether loaded or empty.  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to work under a suspended load on the forks of the forklift.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were placed in service after the examination revealed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Reported defects were not corrected.  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a forklift without a working horn.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that employees were allowed to access electrical outlets that were missing covers.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:   a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer  the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to operate breakers mounted in a cabinet with the front cover removed and was not dead front exposing live unguarded 120/220 volts AC electrical parts.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and 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) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include, but are not limited to, hydraulic oil, motor oil, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, and brake fluid.  The employer has not developed and implemented a hazard communication program.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used.  a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include, but are not limited to, hydraulic oil, motor oil, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, and brake fluid.  The employer did not have any MSDS' or SDS'.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Jan 15, 2018

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) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include, but are not limited to, hydraulic oil, motor oil, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, and brake fluid without providing training as required by the standard.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:   a) At 2307 US Hwy 31S, Bay Minette, AL: On or about September 19, 2017, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around temporary flexible cord that was attached to the building in lieu of permanent fixed wiring.