OSHA Inspection: EXPRESS MOTOR EXCHANGE

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 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 by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems (b)(1)(i)(A), Safety net systems (b)(1)(i)(B); or Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems (b)(1)(i)(C):    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the shop maintenance material storage area above the office did not include guardrails, exposing employees to falls up to approximately 8 feet 7 inches high.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Stairways. The employer did not ensure each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was equipped with stair rail systems and handrails per Table D-2; stair width less than 44 inches (1.1 m), one stair rail system on each open side.  On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the stairs leading to the shop maintenance material storage area above the office did not have midrail, exposing employees to falls up to approximately 8 feet 7 inches high.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect employee health or respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented:    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use that complied with 29 CFR 1910.134(c), included but not limited to:    (1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace in compliance with 1910.134(d);  (2) Medical evaluation of employees required to use respirators in compliance with 1910.134(e);  (3) Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators in compliance with 1910.134(f);  (4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations in compliance with 1910.134(g);  (5) Procedures for schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators in compliance with 1910.134(h);  (6) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators in compliance with 1910.134(i);  (7) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed to during routine and emergency situations in compliance with 1910.134(k);  (8) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance in compliance with 1910.134(k);  (9) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program in compliance with 1910.134(l); and   (10) Designating a program administrator who is qualified by appropriate training or experience that is commensurate with the complexity of the program to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and conduct the required evaluations of the program effectiveness.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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:    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were mounted in already designated places and were not readily available in case of fire, exposing employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator was trained to operate the forklift safely, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by, caught in, or caught between objects.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).  Instance (A) On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not remove the Toyota forklift Model #025FG35 that had damaged tires, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by, caught in, or caught between objects.  Instance (B) On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not remove the Toyota forklift Model #025FG35 that had a damaged seat with no seat belt, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by, caught in, or caught between objects.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the shop air compressor belts and pulley were not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the machinery.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the shop air compressor belts were not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the machinery.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, four electrical panels in the southeast corner of the shop had numerous breakers missing and these unused openings were not covered leaving the 240 volt bus bars unprotected, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, an electrical breaker panel in the southeast corner of the shop did not have a cover or a dead front leaving the 240 volt bus bars unguarded, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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:    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were using a Miller 240 volt welder plugged in and the end of the cord was not equipped with strain relief and the insulated wires were exposed, exposing the employee to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the extension cord used to power the air compressor was severely damaged and not removed from service, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 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:    On or about December 13, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain a written hazard communication program, to include but not be limited to, maintaining copies the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and training employees in the hazards of chemicals they use, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.