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OSHA Inspection: KOWALIS MOTORS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of KOWALIS MOTORS, INC. in 8505 W. 159TH STREET, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 (NAICS 441110). OSHA activity number 347501389.

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Site address
8505 W. 159TH STREET
City
TINLEY PARK
State
IL
ZIP
60487
Mailing
8505 W. 159TH STREET, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
441110
Employees
73
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B03 II

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $6453.00 · Current $3400.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  a) On or about May 23, 2024, in the automotive shop the employer did not ensure open exhaust ventilation holes in the floor measuring seven (7) inches in diameter were provided with a cover or guardrail.  Employees were thereby exposed to trip and fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3400
  • — Z (S) $6453

1910.303 G01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $11292.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about May 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure electrical breaker panels were clear of material. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards from the pathway being less than thirty-six (36) inches wide.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5600
  • — Z (S) $11292

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347501389.