OSHA Inspection: YELLOWSTONE POINT S, LLC

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Throughout Automotive Shop:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from a 1/2" polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is being used to transfer compressed air.  b)  FMC Blue 10,000 Pound Automotive Lift:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while elevating vehicles on an automotive lift that contained a leaking lift cylinder.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface:  a)  Bulk Oil and Tire Storage Room:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while working beneath a homemade wooden mezzanine 8 feet 9 inches in height, that contained: rims, springs, swing arms, and wooden pallets, in the event of a collapse.  b)  Tire Storage Mezzanine in Alignment Bay:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while working beneath a homemade wooden mezzanine 7 feet 10 inches in height, that contained new automotive and trailer tires, in the event of a collapse.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  Bulk Oil and Tire Storage Room, Wooden Mezzanine:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fall hazards of 8 feet 9 inches to the concrete floor below while accessing automotive parts such as, but not limited to: rims, springs, and swing arms from a homemade wooden mezzanine without fall protection.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guiderail system and the walking-working surface:  a)  Alignment Bay Tire Storage Mezzanine:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fall hazards of 7 feet 10 inches while storing and removing tires from the mezzanine missing an intermediate rail.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected:  a) Yellowstone Point S Service Shop, Bulk Oil / Tire Storage Bay: On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while dispensing a Category 3 flammable liquid (Conrad & Bischoff Windshield Fluid) with a flashpoint of 92 degrees F, from an ungrounded metal 55 gallon drum to unbonded plastic secondary containers.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a)  Bulk Oil Storage/Tire Storage Room Mezzanine:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while grabbing parts from the homemade unsecured wooden mezzanine that was not securely fastened to prevent it from collapsing.  b)  Tire Storage Rack, Bulk Oil Storage/Tire Storage Room:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while handling tires on and off the homemade unsecured and unfastened wood tire rack.  c)  Tire Storage Room, Alignment Bay:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while handling tires on and off the homemade unsecured and unfastened wooden shelfs located above the ship staircase opening.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a)  Automotive Shop, North Wall, Hunter TCX50 Tire Balancing Machine:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the Hunter TCX50 tire balancer that was not anchored to the floor.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a)  Green Light Bulb Socket Extension Cord, Bulk Oil / Tire Storage Room:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while using an extension cord as a temporary lighting cord, which had light bulb sockets installed along the length of the cord.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  Alignment Bay, Tire Storage Room, South Wall:  On November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while working around an electrical junction box missing the protective cover.  b)  Auto Shop, East Wall, North Most Junction Box:  On November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while working around an electrical junction box missing the protective cover.  c)  Auto Shop, East Wall, Middle Junction Box:  On November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while working around an electrical junction box missing the protective cover.  d)  Auto Shop, East Wall, South Most Junction Box:  On November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while working around an electrical junction box missing the protective cover.  e)  Bulk Oil / Tire Storage Room:  On November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while working around an electrical junction box missing the protective cover.  f)  Automotive Shop, North Wall:  On November 14, 2019 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards associated with a broken faceplate while utilizing the light switches for the automotive shop.

Issued

Feb 14, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.39(b): In an establishment with 10 or fewer employees an oral fire prevention plan was not communicated to the employees:   a)  Yellowstone Point S, LLC:  On or about November 14, 2019 and at times prior the employer failed to notify the employees of their responsibilities in the event of a fire.