OSHA Inspection: YOU DRIVE AUTO

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $6775.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:   On or about November 30th, 2023, employees were using defective Challenger automotive lifts whose locking devices were not functional and were being held open with a crescent wrench, screwdriver, and a brake pad.   a. Three, Challenger Lift Model LE10  b. Two, Challenger Lift Model E12

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

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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.  On or about November 30, 2023, employees working in the shop area located at 214 E Hwy 62, Wolfforth, TX, were exposed to slip hazards as  the employer failed to ensure that oil leaks and spills on walking surfaces in the oil change pit were adequately cleaned.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On or about November 30, 2023, employees working at the shop area located at 214 E Hwy 62, Wolfforth, TX, were exposed to fire hazards as the employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were annually inspected.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about November 3, 2023, employees at the shop area located at 214 E Hwy 62, Wolfforth, TX , were exposed to caught-in hazards as the employer failed to properly guard an exposed belt and pulley.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   On or about November 3, 2023, employees at the shop area located at 214 E Hwy 62, Wolfforth, TX , were exposed to caught-in hazards as the employer failed to properly guard an exposed belt and pulley.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1):Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  On or about November 30, 2023, employees working  in the shop area located at 214 E. Hwy 62, Wolfforth, TX,  were exposed to electrical hazards from cover panels missing on the Quincy Air Compressor and the Base Line Tire Machine.  a.	Located on the Quincy Air Compressor  b.    Located on the Base Line Tire Machine

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

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:  On or about November 30, 2023, employees working in the shop area, were exposed to chemical hazards due to the Employer failing to provide training on hazardous chemicals in their work area.