OSHA Inspection: AHC ACQUISITION, LLC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,350 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:  a) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees working in the garage at the inspection desk were exposed to fire hazards because the width of the emergency access route was reduced to approximately twenty-four (24) inches between the staircase and the storage shelves.   Certification Not Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $5,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees were required to handle corrosive chemicals, including morpholine (POWERZOL ZG6000 - ACDelco Top Engine Cleaner), and were not provided with an emergency eyewash in the work area for immediate emergency use.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,918 · Current $3,300 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees operating the American Forge and Foundry bench grinder were exposed to struck-by hazards because it was not installed with work rests.   Certification Not Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees operating the American Forge and Foundry bench grinder were exposed to struck-by hazards because the bench grinder was not equipped with an adjustable tongue guard.   Certification Not Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Tire Storage Hallway - On or about May 1, 2024, employees accessing the tire storage hallway to retrieve tires or work in adjacent offices were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that an extension cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a garage door opener.  Certification Not Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  a) Tire Storage Hallway - On or about May 1, 2024, employees accessing the tire storage hallway to retrieve tires or work in adjacent offices were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that an extension cord was affixed to building surfaces before powering a garage door opener.  b) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees working in the service bays were exposed to fire and electrical hazards because relocatable power taps were affixed to walls before powering power tools, computers, and other equipment.   Certification Not Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $5,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, those found in POWERZOL ZG6000 - ACDelco Top Engine Cleaner: isopropyl alcohol, xylene, polyether amine, butyl cellosolve, toluene, ethyl benzene, morpholine, alkenyl amine, cyclic amide, and triethanolamine.  Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees were required to use and work in proximity to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, those found in POWERZOL ZG6000 - ACDelco Top Engine Cleaner: isopropyl alcohol, xylene, polyether amine, butyl cellosolve, toluene, ethyl benzene, morpholine, alkenyl amine, cyclic amide, and triethanolamine and were not provided safety data sheets.  Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Garage - On or about May 1, 2024, employees were required to use and work in proximity to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, those found in POWERZOL ZG6000 - ACDelco Top Engine Cleaner: isopropyl alcohol, xylene, polyether amine, butyl cellosolve, toluene, ethyl benzene, morpholine, alkenyl amine, cyclic amide, and triethanolamine and were not trained on the chemical hazards.   Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  (a) Site Wide - On or about May 1, 2024, the employer did not verify that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed when employees were required to wear personal protection equipment.  Certification Not Required.