OSHA Inspection: THE WHEEL RACK

Issued

2020-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    Shop warehouse floor, rim storage area:  On or about December 04, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to tripping hazards as a result of various automotive materials such as, but not limited to, lug nuts, bolts, and stock rims being stored on the shop floor.

Issued

2020-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1475.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Shop warehouse floor, rim storage area:  On or about December 04, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using a relocatable power tap outside its UL listing to power equipment such as, but not limited to, a refrigerator, toaster oven, and extension cords.      B) Shop office:  On or about December 04, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using a relocatable power tap outside its UL listing to power equipment such as, but not limited to, a microwave.

Issued

2020-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1475.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:    Shop warehouse floor, rim storage area:  On or about December 04, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using an extension cord that was attached to the overhead rafter used as a power source for a wall-mounted oscillating fan.

Issued

2020-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

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):    Shop warehouse floor, rim storage area:  On or about December 04, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees handling and working with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xtra Seal bead sealer and Tire Slick bead lube were not provided information on the hazards associated with using the chemicals.