OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN AUTO BODY, INC.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $2199.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): (1) Unprotected sides and edges.  (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling:    a) Storage Area: On October 23, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 7 feet 10 inches while accessing and egressing stairs missing an intermediate rail.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3738.00 · Current $1869.00 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) Shop Press 20 Ton: On October 23, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while working with the unguarded press.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2803.00 · Current $1402.00 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) South Shop: On October 23, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using a relocatable power tap that was permanently installed.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Inspection Bay South Door: On October 23, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway leading outside as an "Exit".  b) Inspection Bay North Door: On October 23, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway leading outside as an "Exit".

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Inspection Bay: On October 23, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to mark the doorway leading to the office area as "Not an Exit".