OSHA Inspection: ALPINE FORD, LLC

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6641.00 · Current $3321.00 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to: crushing and struck-by hazards while working beneath or adjacent to automotive lifts that were not properly inspected or maintained:   (a) 2828 W US 50, Pueblo CO 81008: On or about October 27, 2022, and times prior, the employer, Alpine Ford LLC exposed employees to crushing hazards while working around two post surface mounted lifts. 1. Automotive lifts had not received an annual inspection in more than one year. The last inspection date was marked on several lifts as May 2020.  2. Lifts used in the diesel service area did not have installed overhead limit switches to prevent contact between vehicles the lift structure when being raised.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6641.00 · Current $3321.00 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:  a) Detail and service departments:  On or about October 27, 2022, and at times prior, employees who handle corrosive liquids including, but not limited to, White Lightning Acid Based Wheel Cleaner and Black Scorpion Degreaser, were exposed to hazards as emergency eye washing facilities were blocked by containers of stored detailing materials and hoses.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5313.00 · Current $2657.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:                                                                (a)Detail department: On or about October 27, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with exposed parts in receptacles.  1. A battery charger for a cordless drill had been plugged into an uncovered outlet. 2. Capped wires were protruding from an open receptacle under a switch labeled "Secondary light switch". 3. The light switch labeled "main light switch" did not have a receptacle cover.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 14602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  (a) Detail department:  On or about October 27, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with voluntary use of respirators.  Employees used a 3M half-face elastomeric respirator with organic filter cartridges for comfort when applying Car Brite White Lightning Acid-Based Wheel Cleaner.  1. Detailers had not been provided medical evaluations prior to using a tight-fitting respirator. Use of a tight-fitting respirator without medical evaluation can worsen existing or latent health issues. 2. The respirator was stored in an open carboard box with detailing supplies inside of a supply cabinet where contamination from dusts and/or chemicals could occur.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a)Detail department: On or about October 27, 2022, and at times prior, an exit route in the detail department was obstructed by stored materials including hoses and a rolling staircase.