OSHA Inspection: ZIEGLER TIRE & SUPPLY CO. INC.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $4,434 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.      On or about October 10, 2018, flammable liquids including, but not limited to, Windshield Washer Pre-Mix were transferred without grounding and bonding.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,391 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    On or about October 10, 2018, the employer failed to protect employees working in the shop area where there is a potential for head injury from falling objects, including automotive tires. The employees are exposed to falling objects while retrieving automobile tires from racks located in the shop area.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $0 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 October 10, 2018, the company did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, motor oils, Windshield Washer Pre-Mix, and D119 Crystal Blue.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):    On or about October 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure containers containing chemicals were labeled with the identity of the chemicals and hazards. Employees work with chemicals in secondary containers including, but not limited to, motor oils, Windshield Washer Pre-Mix, and D119 Crystal Blue.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    On or about October 10, 2018, employees working with chemicals such as, but not limited to, motor oils, Windshield Washer Pre-Mix, and D119 Crystal Blue did not have access to safety data sheets.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about October 10, 2018, the company did not provide hazard communication training to employees. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, motor oils, Windshield Washer Pre-Mix, and D119 Crystal Blue.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Dec 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about October 10, 2018, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about October 10, 2018, the employer did not visually inspect fire extinguishers in the office and the shop area at least monthly.

Issued

Oct 26, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On or about October 10, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility are subjected to an annual maintenance check.