OSHA Inspection: ELIZABETH PRAIRIE TIRES, LLC

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    a)  On or about November 21, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they pumped flammable liquids (brake & parts cleaner) from a 55 gallon drum, which did not have a grounding strap, into containers which were not bonded to the fill stem.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:  a)  On or about November 21, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that a tank of acetylene was stored next to a 55 gallon drum of highly combustible material (brake & parts cleaner).     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 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 November 21, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards and flying chips in that the brake lathe, located in the automotive shop area, was not guarded at the point of operation.          Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

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 November 21, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not keep the automotive bay area free from accumulation of 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 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 8, 2018

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 November 21, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of three feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and transformers in order to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 22, 2018

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)  On or about November 21, 2017, and times prior, the employer had not developed and/or implemented a written hazard communication program to address the hazardous chemicals, such as brake and parts cleaner-non chlorinated, used in the workplace and the hazards associated with those chemicals.   A written hazard communication program shall include the following elements, as applicable:  1. An inventory of all hazardous chemicals used in the workplace; 2. Labeling; 3. Maintaining of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals, ensuring accessibility for employees; 4. Training; 5. Periodic review to address changes in the workplace.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").