OSHA Inspection: MAVIS TIRE SUPPLY LLC

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Abate by

Nov 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,800 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:   a) Automotive Lift No. 7 located in the Mechanic Shop: On or about May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure written permission of the manufacturer was received for modifications to safety devices which exposed employees to injuries associated with being struck by falling vehicles and lift components.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Abate by

Nov 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:    a) Storm drains located behind the Mechanic Shop: On or about April 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the drain covers were free of holes which exposed employees to injuries associated with tripping and falling.               b) Grease/oil trap cover located behind the Mechanic Shop: On or about April 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the concrete walking surface was free of holes which exposed employees to injuries associated with tripping and falling.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Abate by

Nov 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:    a) Wall fan located in the Mechanic Shop: On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior there to, the employer did not ensure the metal fan blades were guarded which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with them while spinning.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Abate by

Nov 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,827 · Current $1,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted:    a) Compressor located in the Tire Store Room: On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the electrical switch box was securely mounted which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    b) Compressor located behind the Mechanic Shop: On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the electrical switch box was securely mounted which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a) Compressor located in the Tire Store Room: On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the flex cord and conductors entering the compressors knife switch control box were free of damages that would allow abrasion which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    b) Compressor located behind the Mechanic Shop: On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the electrical switch box was securely mounted which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Abate by

Nov 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,827 · Current $1,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    a) Brake Lathe located in the Brake Lathe Room: On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the lathes electrical wiring was properly spliced and insulted which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Abate by

Nov 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,885 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Junction box near the water fountain in the Main Shop: On May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the box's cover was installed which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    b) Fan switch box near the wall fan in the Main Shop: On May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the box's cover was installed which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    c) Fan switch box near the wall fan in the Brake Lathe Room: On May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the box's cover was installed which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    d) Light switch boxes near the bay doors in the Mechanic Shop: On May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the box's cover was installed which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    e) Outlet box (2-receptacle) near the bay doors in the Mechanic Shop: On May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the box's cover was installed which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.

Issued

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards that were mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures were not dead front:    a) Tire Store Room: On or about May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the panelboards unused locations were dead fronted which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.    b) Brake Lathe Store Room: On or about May 4, 2018 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the panelboards unused locations were dead fronted which exposed employees to injuries associated with electrical shock and burns.