OSHA Inspection: EWALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $14500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  (a) On or about March 29, 2023, and dates prior, procedures were not developed, documented and utilized to protect employees from the hazards associated with the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy, exposing employees to crushing, caught-in and amputation hazards. Equipment and machinery requiring machine specific energy control procedures, includes but is not limited to the Challenger Rotary Certified overhead two (2) Post 10,000 pound capacity automotive lifts, tire machines, air compressor system(s), electrical vehicle repair and charging equipment, HVAC systems,  forklifts,  paint booths  and other equipment.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $14500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:   (a) On or about March 29, 2023 and days prior, authorized employee training was not provided to building maintenance Technicians , and other authorized personnel in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type of energy sources and practices and methods required to safely deenergize machines/equipment, including but not limited to fluid delivery systems, HVAC systems, air compressor systems, hydraulic vehicle lifts, tire changing machines, forklifts, paint booths  as well as other equipment and systems.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  (a) On or about March 29, 2023, and dates prior, training was not provided to affected personnel in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type of energy sources and the use of the written energy control procedures associated with machines/equipment, including but not limited  to fluid delivery systems, HVAC systems, air compressor systems, hydraulic vehicle lifts, tire changing machines, forklifts, paint booths as well as other equipment and systems.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $14500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  (a)  On or about March 22, 2023, as a part of the High-Bay light fixture  replacement upgrade project, the employer did not ensure a  competent person performed frequent and regular inspections of the job site that included the Service Drive area of the facility to ensure that hazardous conditions were identified and corrected.  (b)  On or about March 23, 2023, as a part of the High-Bay light fixture  replacement upgrade project, the employer did not ensure a  competent person performed frequent and regular inspections of the job site that included the Service Drive area of the facility to ensure that hazardous conditions were identified and corrected.  (c)  On or about March 28, 2023, as a part of the High-Bay light fixture  replacement upgrade project, the employer did not ensure a  competent person performed frequent and regular inspections of the job site that included the Service Department area of the facility to ensure that hazardous conditions were identified and corrected.  (d)  On or about March 29, 2023, as a part of the High-Bay light fixture  replacement upgrade project, the employer did not ensure a  competent person performed frequent and regular inspections of the job site that included the Service Department area of the facility to ensure that hazardous conditions were identified and corrected.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a) On or about March 22, 2023, and dates prior, the employer did not instruct the employee(s) conducting the High-Bay florescent light fixture replacement upgrade project, how to properly identify, recognize, and avoid the hazards associated with energized 277 volt AC, 3 phase electrical circuits.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $7724.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.28(a): Appropriate personal protective equipment was not worn by employee(s) in all operations where there was exposure to hazardous conditions:  (a) On or about March 29, 2023, and days prior, an employee was engaged in activities associated with the High-Bay florescent light fixture replacement upgrade project that resulted in exposure to energized 277 volt (AC) electrical current,  did not utilize insulated class 00 or greater rated  gloves, or electrical insulated tools. This exposed the employee to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $14500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1): No employer shall permit an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.  (a) On or about March 22, 2023, in the Service Drive area, the employer did not ensure an employee involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit as a part of a High-Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project, had been protected against electrical shock by proper deenergization of the effected electrical circuit at, and in the electrical control panel marked;  A1 277/480 volt, located in the back of the parts room prior to the employees exposure to the electrical wiring  at and for each of the approximately eight (8) High Bay florescent light fixtures removed and then replaced with a hard wired LED fixture.  (b) On or about March 23, 2023,  in the Service Drive area, the employer did not ensure an employee involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit as a part of a High-Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project , was protected against electrical shock by proper deenergization of the effected electrical circuit at, and in the electrical control panel marked;  A1 277/480 volt, located in the back of the parts room prior to the employees exposure to the electrical wiring at and for each of the approximately eight (8) High Bay florescent light  fixtures removed and then replaced with a hard wired LED fixture.  (c) On or about March 28, 2023, in the Service Department, the employer did not ensure an employee involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit as a part of a High-Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project, was protected against electrical shock by proper deenergization of the effected electrical circuit at, and in the electrical control panel marked;  A1 277/480 volt located in the back of the parts room prior to the employees exposure to the electrical wiring at and  for each of the approximately ten (10) High Bay florescent  light fixtures removed and then replaced with a hard wired LED fixture.  (d) On or about March 29, 2023, in the Service Department, the employer did not ensure an employee involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit as a part of a High-Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project, was protected against electrical shock by proper deenergization of the effected electrical circuit at, and in the electrical control panel marked;  A1 277/480 volt located in the back of the parts room prior to the employees exposure to the electrical wiring  at and for each of the approximately six (6) High Bay light fixtures removed and then replaced  with a hard wired LED fixture.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $14500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.417(c): Tags were not placed to identify plainly the equipment or circuits being worked on:  (a) On or about March 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure tags were put in place on the appropriate electrical circuit and or its breaker(s) located in the electrical supply control panel marked - A1 277/480 volt. Employees were involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit that was a part of a High Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project without proper identification of the energized circuit.  (b) On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure tags were put in place on the appropriate electrical circuit and or its breaker(s) located in the electrical supply control panel marked - A1 277/480 volt. Employees were involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit that was a part of a High Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project without proper identification of the energized circuit.  (c) On or about March 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure tags were put in place on the appropriate electrical circuit and or its breaker(s) located in the electrical supply control panel marked - A1 277/480 volt. Employees were involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit that was a part of a High Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project without proper identification of the energized circuit.  (d) On or about March 29, 2023, the employer did not ensure tags were put in place on the appropriate electrical circuit and or its breakers located in the electrical supply control panel marked - A1 277/480 volt. Employees were involved in work activities that included working on and around an energized 277 (VAC) 3 phase electrical circuit that was a part of a High Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project without proper identification of the energized circuit.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $7724.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(2)(iii): Where tools, materials, or equipment were piled to a height higher than the top edge of the toeboard, paneling or screening extending from the toeboard or platform to the top of the guardrail was not erected for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.  (a) On or about March 29, 2023, employees working at and around the base of the scissor lift used to complete tasks associated with the High Bay lighting fixture replacement upgrade project, were exposed to a struck by hazard when tools, light fixtures and associated electrical and suspension components, and boxes were piled to a height higher than the top of the toe board without adequate paneling or screening being installed.