OSHA Inspection: MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE, INC.

Issued

May 3, 2021

Abate by

Jun 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $9,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  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 who were exposed to crushing  and struck-by hazards while operating the automotive lifts:  Shop area- On or about November 5, 2020, employees were exposed to a crushing and struck-by hazards while working around three Mohawk 2-post automotive lifts and one Rotary 2-post automotive lift in that:    a) The employer failed to inspect at minimum on an annual basis to ensure continued safe operation of the lift. b) The employer failed to inspect on a daily basis or take notice of the lift structure in a raised position to ensure proper operation of all features, in that the Mohawk lift #4 had two leaking pistons affecting  the ability to keep the lift in the raised position and the ability to control the lowering speed of the lift from the raised position.  c) The employer failed to train employees in the safe operation of the automotive lifts. d) The employer failed to keep in the location appropriate lift documentation including manufacturer installation, operation, inspection and maintenance instructions.

Issued

May 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) Worksite- On or about November 5, 2020 an exit route was not kept free and unobstructed. The emergency exit door in the back of the establishment was obstructed by cardboard boxes and cleaning equipment, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

May 3, 2021

Abate by

Jun 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,095 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the  safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a) Worksite- On or about November 5, 2020, the hazardous communication program developed by the employer did not include an explanation on how the employees could access and obtain the safety data sheet information, for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals.