OSHA Inspection: LAWLESS INC

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) - The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  Location - Loft Storage Area, Parts Department  On or about 8/15/23, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to uneven flooring located in the loft storage area of the parts department

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1) - Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  Location - Rear Service Bays  A) On or about 8/15/23, employees were exposed to escape hazards from an exit door that was secured using a bolt and hasp on the left-hand side of the rear service bays; employees trying to evacuate a smoke-filled room may be trapped at the exit door.  B) On or about 8/15/23, employees were exposed to escape hazards from an exit door that was secured using a bolt and hasp on the right-hand side of the rear service bays; employees trying to evacuate a smoke-filled room may be trapped at the exit door.

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) - Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Location - Exterior, Rear Service Bays  On or about 8/15/23, an exit route in the rear of the building was obstructed by a large freight box

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) - Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Location - Parts Department  On or about 8/15/23, an exit door in the rear of the parts department storage area was not marked as an exit.

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:  Location - Tire/Miscellaneous Storage Area  On or about 8/15/23, several compressed gas cylinders were in danger of being knocked over and damaged as they were not securely stored.

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  Location - Tire/Miscellaneous Storage Area  On or about 8/15/23, oxygen cylinders were stored in close proximity to acetylene (fuel gas) cylinders.

Issued

Oct 3, 2023

Abate by

Jan 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) - Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  Location - Throughout Facility  On or about 8/15/23, the employer had not developed and implemented a written chemical hazard communication program relating to the various chemicals in use at the facility such as, but not limited to battery acid, oil, fuel, antifreeze, acetylene, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide gases.