OSHA Inspection: D. E LORENZOS AUTO SALES LLC

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane Hialeah, FL 33013, an employee was exposed to a caught in hazard when sharpening a drill bit on a bench mounted grinder where the work rest was approximately 1 inch away from the wheel of the surface.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard when using a Dewalt angle grinder (Model # DWE402) for grinding operations that lacked a guard.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(4): The top half of the wheel of portable grinding machine(s) was not enclosed:  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard when using an air cut off tool to grind down welds that lacked a guard.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations:  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, an employee was exposed to arch flash and welding splatter when using a Lincoln Electric PRO MIG 180 to weld without eye and face protection.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Nov 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132: Note:  Appropriate protective clothing required for welding operation will vary with the size, nature and location of the work to be performed.  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, an employee was exposed to arch flash and welding splatter when using a Lincoln Electric PRO MIG 180 without personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to gloves, long sleeves, long pants, and leather apron.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Nov 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(I): Cylinders were not kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that sparks, hot slag, or flame would not reach them:  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, an employee was exposed to a fire hazard due to an oxygen cylinder being improperly stored approximately 6 feet and 6 inches away from grinding operations.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Nov 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)will be met:  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while working with hazardous chemicals for which a safety data sheet was not available, such as, but was not limited to, compressed gases.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Nov 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  On or about May 25, 2023, and at times prior to, at 4256 E 10 Lane, Hialeah, FL 33013, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while working with hazardous chemicals for which a safety data sheet was not available such as, but was not limited to, compressed gases.