OSHA Inspection: LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF BILLINGS

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:    a)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, Body Shop:  On or about January 10, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to fall hazards of 8 risers and 9 runs while accessing and egressing the parts storage area without having a standard handrail.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,118 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.    a) Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, Paint Mixing Room:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior employees were exposed to flash fire hazards while transferring flammable liquids such as, but not limited to, Acetone Intermediate Solvent by Cumberland Products, from the spray gun to the waste barrel without having the barrel and funnel properly bonded and grounded.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,989 · Current $2,495 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)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, Auto Service Shop:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by flying chips, sparks, and debris while using an unguarded AMMCO brake lathe.     b) Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, Auto Service Shop:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using an unguarded 25 Ton OTC hydraulic press to press bearings.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $1,590 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)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, West Wall:  On January 10, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using a relocatable power tap for permanent wiring to energize items such as, but not limited to:  handheld tool chargers, computers, and other relocatable power taps.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, Wash Bay:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards while washing vehicles with a live wire protruding from a terminated piece of electrical conduit.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, West Wall:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical fire hazards associated with a missing faceplate on a wall outlet.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings Automotive Repair Shop, West Wall Orange Cord:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards associated with using a flexible extension cord as permanent fixed wiring.  b)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings Automotive Repair Shop, West Wall Blue Cord:  On or about January 10, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards associated with using a flexible extension cord as permanent fixed wiring.

Issued

Mar 8, 2018

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings, Automotive Shop:  On January 10, 2018 and at times prior, the employer failed to affix a load rating on the bathroom/changing room ceiling used to store items such as, but not limited to: transfer case parts, wiring harnesses, and other automotive parts.