OSHA Inspection: WALMART SUPERCENTER #1643

Issued

2018-04-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $6467.00 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 in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.     On November 27, 2017, in the Tire and Lube Express Area, an employee was utilizing a Coats X-Series 70X-AH-3 Rim Clamp Tire Changer in order to mount a 14 inch tire on a 14 ½ inch wheel rim.  While in the process of seating the bead of the tire with air from an unregulated source at a pressure exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (psi), the tire exploded.

Issued

2018-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10163.00 · Current $5082.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.    (a)  On or about March 23, 2018, in the Tire and Lube Express Area, a double electrical light switch box had two knockouts missing by the service writer area exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.    (b)  On or about March 23, 2018, in the Tire and Lube Express Area, a single electrical light switch box had two knockouts missing inside the office area exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.