OSHA Inspection: FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $7,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors.  a) Firestone Complete Auto Care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9, 2022, exit route doors in the stock room had locking devices on the frame of the door, thereby hindering safe egress in the event of an emergency.  b) Firestone Complete Auto Care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9, 2022, exit route doors in the scrap tire storage area were had locking devices on the frame of the door, thereby hindering safe egress in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  a) Firestone Complete Auto care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9 2022, the employer did not ensure that the access to an emergency exit door of bay 10 of the service shop was obstructed by tires, thereby impeding employee egress in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,837 · Current $3,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  a) Firestone Complete Auto care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9 2022, the employer did not ensure that the emergency eye wash station was readily available for employees to use in the event of a caustic exposure to the face and eyes.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,674 · Current $6,837 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.  a) Firestone Complete Auto Care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9, 2022, portable fire extinguishers nearest service bay 4 & 5 were not readily accessible in that they were blocked by cleaning equipment and pump jacks, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.  a) Firestone Complete Auto Care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers in the service bay and stock room were visually inspected monthly.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $7,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii):Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.  a) Firestone Complete Auto Care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders in the stock room were secured, thereby exposing employees to a struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  a) Firestone Complete Auto Care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders in storage were separated by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  a) Firestone Complete Auto care, at the jobsite located at 8510 Orion pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240: On or about September 9 2022, the employer did not obtain safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace such as, but not limited to, Motor Medic heavy duty engine degreaser.