OSHA Inspection: WEBSTER AUTO SALES, INC

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2900.00 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 to Employees in that Employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards. These hazards were created when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from an inadequate automotive lift inspection program.  488 Main Street (Service Bays): On or about April 11, 2024, and sometime thereafter, employees were exposed to struck-by, trapped between, and crushing hazards while performing motor vehicle servicing and/or maintenance procedures on vehicles elevated and supported by automotive lifts that were not regularly or routinely inspected for safety deficiencies, damage, and proper repair.   A.  Service Bay 1: Vehicle intake & fluid flush building. B.  Service Bay 2: Vehicle auction estimate building. C.  Service Bay 3: Main & central building.

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $2060.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(g)(1)(i)(a): Liquids were not stored in approved closed containers not exceeding 60 gallons capacity, in tanks located underground, in tanks in special enclosures as described in paragraph (g)(i) of this section, or in aboveground tanks as provided for in paragraphs (g)(4)(ii), (b), (c) and (d) of this section:   488 Main Street (Main Building Service Bay): On or about April 11, 2024, and sometime thereafter, employees were exposed to flammable liquid hazards at the employer's worksite where an unmarked and uninspected fuel tanker was being utilized for diesel fuel distribution.

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  488 Main Street: On or about April 11, 2024, and sometime thereafter, portable extinguishers were not mounted, located, and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting Employees to injuries.   A.  Service Bay 1: Vehicle intake & fluid flush building. B.  Service Bay 2: Vehicle auction estimate building. C.  Service Bay 3: Main & central building. D.  Fuel Tank Conex. E.  Oxy-Fuel Cutting Area.

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  488 Main Street: On or about April 11, 2024, and sometime thereafter, the tanks in the following locations were not provided with a label that indicated the contents of the tank and the appropriate hazard warning:  A. Vehicle intake & fluid flush building:   1. 100 gallon (est.) reclamation tank system of oil. 2.  250-300 gallon (est.) fuel-oil tank system of waste oil.   B. External Connex Box: 250 gallon fuel (est.) tank of diesel fuel.   C. Main & central building: 400 gallon (est.) oil tank system and 150 gallon (est.) of waste oil.