JOHNSTON, RI —
OSHA Inspection: BALLARD MACK SALES & SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BALLARD MACK SALES & SERVICE in 280 SCITUATE AVENUE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919 (NAICS 441110). OSHA activity number 346313976.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BALLARD MACK SALES & SERVICE
- Site address
- 280 SCITUATE AVENUE
- City
- JOHNSTON
- State
- RI
- ZIP
- 02919
- Mailing
- 280 SCITUATE AVENUE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 441110
- Employees
- 38
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $13,052 · Current $7,831 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) Worksite - Garage Area: On or about 10/31/2022, an eye wash station was not provided for employee use while employees were exposed to corrosive and non corrosive chemicals that could result in eye injuries.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7831.2
- — Z (S) $13052
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2022
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $11,188 · Current $6,713 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii). (a) Worksite: On or about 10/31/2022, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, NAPA Dot 3 Brake Fluid, Shell Rotella ECL Concentrate, NAPA Permatex Medium Strength Threadlocker, without the benefit of an adequately implemented hazard communication program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6712.8
- — Z (S) $11188
1910.1200 F06 I
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2022
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v). (a) Worksite: On or about 10/31/2022, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, NAPA Dot 3 Brake Fluid, Shell Rotella ECL Concentrate, NAPA Permatex Medium Strength Threadlocker, without the benefit of adequately implemented hazard communication labeling requirements.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2022
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) Worksite: On or about 10/31/2022, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, NAPA Dot 3 Brake Fluid, Shell Rotella ECL Concentrate, NAPA Permatex Medium Strength Threadlocker, without the benefit of receiving adequate training in the use of hazardous chemicals.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2022
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $1,047 · Current $628 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial trucks were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval. (a) Worksite - Wash Bay: On or about 10/31/2022, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from operating a powered industrial truck with an unauthorized attachment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $628.2
- — Z (O) $1047
1910.178 A05
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2022
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. (a) Worksite - Wash Bay: On or about 10/31/2022, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from operating a powered industrial truck that was not marked to identify an attachment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346313976.
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