WAXAHACHIE, TX —
OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY in 1303 N. HWY 77, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 (NAICS 441320). OSHA activity number 344090824.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY
- Site address
- 1303 N. HWY 77
- City
- WAXAHACHIE
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 75165
- Mailing
- 1303 N. HWY 77, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 441320
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: The employer did not provide an adequate eyewash or shower in the immediate work area where corrosive material was being used. Employees were using corrosives, such as, but not limited to Purple Power Degreaser. Employees were exposed to eye and skin burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5000
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": In the shop area, the exit was not properly labeled. Employees were potentially exposed to a smoke inhalation and burn hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): In the storage area, the exit was not properly labeled. Employees were potentially exposed to a smoke inhalation and burn hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $1,063 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment. At this establishment, the employer did not ensure a workplace hazard assessment was performed. Employees were potentially exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards when performing tasks such as, but not limited to cleaning, oil changes and tire preparation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1063
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: At this facility, the employer did not provide employees fire extinguisher training. Employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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 had not implemented a written hazard communication program for employees performing tasks such as, oil changes, battery changes, tire installation and cleaning duties. Employees using products, such as, but not limited to Purple Power Degreaser Cleaner were potentially exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift: The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for employees performing tasks such as, oil changes, battery changes, tire installation and cleaning operations. Employees using products, such as, but not limited to Purple Power Degreaser Cleaner were potentially exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 19, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $1,063 · Current $0 Reduced
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: The employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees performing tasks such as, oil changes, battery changes, tire installation and cleaning duties. Employees using products, such as, but not limited to Purple Power Degreaser Cleaner were potentially exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1063
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