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SOUTHINGTON, CT —

OSHA Inspection: PB ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PB ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC in 1217 QUEEN STREET, SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489 (NAICS 811111). OSHA activity number 346815384.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
PB ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC
Site address
1217 QUEEN STREET
City
SOUTHINGTON
State
CT
ZIP
06489
Mailing
1 PRESIDENTIAL BOULEVARD SUITE 400 - ATTN: TIM HORNING EHS, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
811111
Employees
4
Ownership type
A

Citations

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1903.19 C01

Other-than-serious 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1461.00 · Current $1461.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violations had been abated:  On or about March 4, 2025 abatement certification for the following citations contained within inspection number 1681538 had not been  submitted within 30 days after the Final Order Date or within 10 days after the applicable abatement date per Section 5(b) of OSHRC Docket No. 24-0033.  Citation 1, Item 4a Citation 1, Item 4b Citation 1, Item 4c Citation 2, Item 1
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (O) $1461

1910.22 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7366.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  Location: Storage area - East side of building. The walking working surfaces in this area were not maintained in an orderly condition and were irregularly obstructed by tires, tools, supplies, and various other equipment.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $7366
  • — Z (S) $7366

1910.176 B

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  Location: Storage area - East side of building. On or about June 15, 2023, tires were stacked irregularly to a height of approximately six feet and were not secured against sliding or collapse.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.23 B08

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9822.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only for the purposes for which they were designed.   Location: Store #6405 - Tire racks in the rear (Northeast) corner of store. On or about June 15, 2023 two approximately 8-foot tall mobile ladder stands used to access new tires for installation were located next to tire racks measuring approximately 15 feet tall and varying from approximately 2 to 4 feet in depth, exposing employees to a fall hazard by overreaching from the top step.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9822
  • — Z (S) $9822

1910.106 D05 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9822.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(5)(i): Flammable liquids, including stock for sale, were not stored so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people.   Location: Rear (East) side of building. On or about June 15, 2023 a flammable liquid storage container was located immediately adjacent to a marked exit door.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9822
  • — Z (S) $9822

1910.305 B01 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7366.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Location: Storage/ break area (Southeast side) rear of building. On or about June 15, 2023 a Cutler-Hammer 30 amp/ 240 volt disconnect switch had two open knockouts on the top side of the switchbox.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $7366
  • — Z (S) $7366

1910.305 G01 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved for conditions of use and location:  Location: Storage/ break area - Southeast side of building. On or about June 15, 2023 the following instances of flexible cords in use where not approved were observed:  a) An energized flexible cord was repaired with adhesive tape. Approval of flexible cord is based on the original condition of the cord; the adhesive tape precluded further examination of the cord's condition.  b) A flexible cord without plugs on either end originated from a Cutler-Hammer 30 amp/ 240 volt disconnect switch and terminated in a Worldwide Electric 5 HP motor starter enclosure.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.334 A01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $7366.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:  Location: Storage/ break room - Southeast side of building. On or about June 15, 2023 a flexible cord was fastened to a wooden beam with two nails.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $7366
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.253 B04 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $24556.00 · Current $16131.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  Location: Walking-working surface between Northwest service bays. On or about June 15, 2023 an unsecured oxygen cylinder was stored in contact with two unsecured acetylene cylinders.   The cylinders were located between two repair bays and exposed to vehicle and foot traffic from the interior and exterior of the building. The oxygen cylinder was also not equipped with a valve protection cap.  Pep Boys was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1382020, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 30, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 2301 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $16131
  • — C (R) $24556
  • — Z (R) $24556

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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 346815384.