OSHA Inspection: DANNEMORA FORD, INC.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3000.00 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards while operating automotive lifts:  1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY- On or about June 23, 2021, in that service area:  Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught between hazards while working around and under three uninspected automotive lifts in the service area 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 Atlas Hydraulic automotive lift had leaking rams and hydraulic fittings affecting the ability to safely raise and control the lowering speed of the automotive lift from the raised position.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3901.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1):The employer was not responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:(a)   a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY-On or about June 23, 2021, the employer did not have portable fire extinguishers in an inspection and maintenance program exposing employees to a potential fire hazard.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(c):Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY- On or about June 23, 2021, employees working in the service area are exposed to a fire hazard from unstable debris and used motor oil accumulated in the adjacent storage area.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:)  a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY - On or about June 23, 2021,  an extension cord  was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power a permanent light fixture exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY- On or about June 23, 2021, employees were using a Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charger and a Schumacher Starter Charger/Battery Tester with missing ground pins. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1000.00 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 specifically :    a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY-On or about June 23, 2021,  Mechanic bay, paint booth & storage areas: Employees authorized to use chemicals in the workplace such as but not limited too CRC Brake Clean Brake Parts Cleaner, Auto-Zone Antifreeze Coolant, and Armor All Protectant Spray did not have a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-03 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)  a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY- On or about June 23, 2021,  Mechanic bay, paint booth & storage areas: Employees authorized to use chemicals in the workplace such as but not limited to CRC Brake Clean Brake Parts Cleaner, Auto Zone Antifreeze Coolant, and  Armor All Protectant Spray did not have Safety Data Sheets made available.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-03 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:   a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY- On or about June 23, 2021, Mechanic bay, paint booth & storage areas: Employees authorized to use chemicals in the workplace such as but not limited to CRC Brake Clean Brake Parts Cleaner, Auto-Zone Antifreeze Coolant, and Armor All Protectant Spray did not have a training program for hazard communication in place.

Issued

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $438.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.  a) 1071 Rt 374 Dannemora, NY- On or about June 23, 2021, portable fire extinguishers were available for employees to use, but initial and annual training were not provided.