OSHA Inspection: NEWTON AUTO SALVAGE, INC.

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1705.00 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 explosion hazards and sharp particles flying in the air:  Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA- On or about 08/01/19, in the production area, PVC piping was used to transport compressed air.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 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):  Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA- On or about 08/01/19, employees were exposed to struck by, crushing or caught in between hazards when the employer did not provide Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and evaluation to ensure that all drivers were competent.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA - On or about 08/01/19, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.  Daily inspections were not performed before placing powered industrial trucks into service to determine they are safe to drive:  a) Nasco Lift truck -horn was not working and seat belt was not attached properly.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s):   Newton Auto Salvage, Inc.- On or about 08/01/19, in the auto salvage shop area, employees were exposed to a crush-by hazards while working under and near motors and other large salvage vehicle parts that were elevated using makeshift slings that consisted of seat belts taken from junk vehicles. These makeshift slings were not identified for the purpose nor marked with a rated capacity.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1):  The employer did not assure that employees use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that had permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one.    Newton Auto Salvage, Inc. - On or about 08/01/19, in the auto salvage shop area, employees were exposed to a crush-by hazards while working under and near motors and other large salvage vehicle parts that were elevated using seat belts taken from junk vehicles. These makeshift slings were not identified for the purpose and marked with a rated capacity.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1364.00 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:  Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA - On or about 08/01/19, employees handled material such as but not limited to denatured alcohol, diesel, industrial purple cleaner/degreaser, goof off, mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, aluminum brightener, propane, and paints to repair car parts. A written hazard communication was not developed and implemented.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA - On or about 08/01/19, employees handled spray bottles of aluminum bright and industrial purple cleaner/degreaser and the bottles were not labeled.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA - On or about 08/01/19, employees handled material such as but not limited to denatured alcohol, diesel, degreaser, goof off, mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, propane, and paints to repair car parts. Safety data sheets were not maintained.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Newton Auto Salvage, Inc., Newton, GA - On or about 08/01/19, employees handled material such as but not limited to denatured alcohol, diesel, industrial purple cleaner/degreaser, goof off, mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, aluminum brite, propane, and paints to repair car parts. Information and training on the hazards employees were exposed to was not performed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).