OSHA Inspection: SHAMROCK TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.28:  The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.28.  a) Staircase near east wall and service lift from first floor to basement:  no handrails, stair rail system, or guardrail system  b) Staircase near east wall and service lift from first floor to second floor: no handrails, stair rail system, or guardrail system  c) Staircase near northwest wall from first floor to basement:  no handrails

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 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 was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system or personal fall arrest system:  The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  Employees engaged in tire shop activities were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 7.5 feet from the walking-working surface to the concrete below when accessing storage without a fall protection system.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9282.00 · Current $4243.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with:  The employer is falling to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards associated flammable liquids.  This was last documented on or about 05/28/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  An employee works with isopropyl alcohol, a Category 2 flammable liquid, from an ungrounded 55 gal metal drum and fill stems not bonded to the container.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9282.00 · Current $4243.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.177(c)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each employee servicing rim wheels used a restraining device or barrier:  The employer is falling to protect employees from struck-by hazards associated with foam filling a tire.  This was last documented on or about 05/28/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not ensure employees use of an engineered restraining device or a barrier during the foam filling a two piece rimmed tire.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1819.00 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):  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards associated with forklift operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employees were not trained, evaluated, and found competent to operate the truck safely by the employer.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation and caught-in hazards associated with abrasive wheels.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not provide a guard cover to the spindle end, nut, and flange projection area of the abrasive wheel on the grinding machinery.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards associated with abrasive wheels.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not provide a work rest attachment for the grinding machine operated by a employee to sharpen blades.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards associated with abrasive wheels.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The grinding machine was operated without an adjustable tongue or a safety guard at the top.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 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):  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and amputation hazards during foam filling operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not provide guards around the pulleys for the auger which were located approx. 72 inches off the floor.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 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 seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and amputation hazards during foam filling operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not provide guards around the belt for the auger which were located approx. 72 inches off the floor.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

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:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  A splice in the extension cord that powered the light for the auger equipment did not return the cord to the state in which it was approved.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer did not legibly mark electrical branch panels in the foam fill room to indicate its purpose.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9282.00 · Current $4243.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock and fire hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employer used extension cords are permanent means to power the lights in the second floor tire storage area.  Note:  Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) may only be used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C).

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1819.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The electrical breaker panel located in the foam fill room had an opening that was not effectively closed.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2425.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the electrical junction box and outlets were not covered.  Instances included:  a) Outlet located on the west exterior wall of the foam fill room  b) Outlet located on the second floor in the north storage area

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1819.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employee used a DeWalt saw for cutting foam to be recycled with damage to the outer jacket and deformation of the cord.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 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:  The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards associated with foam fill and warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employee handbook used as training and programs did not describe how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i): The employer did not provide information to the employees on the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200:  The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards associated with foam fill and warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employee handbook used as training did not provided information on the requirements of this section.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):  The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards associated with foam fill and warehouse operations.  This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216.  The employee handbook used as training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv).

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye:  The employer is failing to notify OSHA of work-related hospitalization within twenty-four hours.  This condition most recently occurred on or about 05/28/2019 at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216 when an employee was hospitalized from a work-related incident at approximately 11:30 a.m.  OSHA learned of the incident at approximately 3:20 p.m. on 05/30/19.