OSHA Inspection: DAVE'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1157.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8)(ii): For a repair pit, service pit, or assembly pit that was less than 10 feet (3 m) deep, the employer did not apply floor markings at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the edge of the pit in colors that contrast with the surrounding area; or place a warning line at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the edge of the pit as well as stanchions that are capable of resisting, without tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds (71 N) applied horizontally against the stanchion at a height of 30 inches (76 cm); or place a combination of floor markings and warning lines at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the edge of the pit:    Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer did not apply floor markings at least 6 feet from the edge of the pit in colors that contrast with the surrounding area; or place a warning line at least 6 feet from the edge of the pit as well as stanchions that are capable of resisting, without tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds (71 N) applied horizontally against the stanchion at a height of 30 inches.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8)(iii): For a repair pit, service pit, or assembly pit that was less than 10 feet (3 m) deep, the employer did not post readily visible caution signs that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.145 and state "Caution-Open Pit":  Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer did not post readily visible caution signs that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.145 and state "Caution-Open Pit."

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $0.00 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:    Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer did not provide an eyewash station where a 55 gallon drum of a degreaser was dispensed into smaller containers, exposing employees to corrosive chemicals.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1157.00 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):    Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer exposed employees to crushing injuries by not guarding pulleys on the compressor in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-27 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 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer exposed employees to crushing injuries from horizontal belts on the compressor that were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $0.00 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:    Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical for which they use:    Facility:  On or about November 20, 2019 the employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical for which they use.