OSHA Inspection: MERRICK CAR SALES LLC

Issued

2024-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected by a guardrail or stair rail system.  a) Worksite: 3588 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 - Employees were exposed to falls from an unprotected edge of stairway landing approximately 7 feet from the floor below, on or about 10/19/23.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  a) Worksite: 3588 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 - Employees were exposed to falls from a staircase with 9 treads that did not have a stair rails system and handrails, on or about 10/19/23.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Worksite: 3588 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 - A junction box in the service area was missing a cover; on or about 10/19/23.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Worksite: 3588 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 -  The employer did not have a written hazard communication program; on or about 10/19/23.    Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2024-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) Worksite: 3588 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 - The employees are exposed to use various chemicals including but not limited to antifreeze, gasoline, oil, AC refrigerant, transmission fluid, and windshield wiper fluid on a daily basis and the employer did not have Safety Data Sheets readily accessible to employees; on or about 10/19/23  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2024-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Worksite: 3588 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 - The employees use various chemicals including but not limited to antifreeze, gasoline, oil, AC refrigerant, transmission fluid, and windshield wiper fluid on a daily basis and the employer did not provide hazard communication training to the employees; on or about 10/19/23.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19