OSHA Inspection: SUBURBAN TIRE COMPANY

Issued

2023-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $5469.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.   a) On or about January 31, 2023,  the employer did not ensure that employees used head protection when they were exposed to struck-by hazards while engaged in tire rack disassembly and removal.  Employees working directly below where rack disassembly activities were taking place were not provided with head protection when they could be stuck by falling objects.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.23(d).

Issued

2023-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $5469.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   a)  On or about January 31, 2023,  employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet while engaged in tire rack disassembly and removal.   Fall protection was not provided or utilized while performing rack disassembly activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.23(d).