OSHA Inspection: MINUTE LUBE

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,766 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):    (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to fall hazards of over 4 feet while accessing parts and supplies located in mezzanines that did not have a means of preventing falls through the access opening.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8): Where there were repair pits, service pits, and assembly pits less than 10 feet in depth, the employer did not limit access within 6 feet (1.8 m) of the edge of the pit to authorized employees trained in accordance with � 1910.30; place floor markings at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the edge of the pit in colors that contrast with the surrounding area; or provide a warning line at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the edge of the pit with stanchions capable of resisting, without tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds (71 N) applied horizontally against the stanchion at a height of 30 inches (76 cm); or provide a combination of floor markings and warning lines at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the edge of the pit:    (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 4 feet, while working in close proximity to open repair pits which were not guarded or were alternatively protected through the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8)(i) through (iii).

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to struck by hazards where a hand-operated, hydraulic press was not equipped with a barrier guard, while pressing bearings.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near, 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while using a Duracraft bench grinder to clean parts where the spindle nut guard was not installed.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:     (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior,  in the battery shop, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to caught in/struck by hazards while operating a Dewalt DW756 Bench Grinder without work rests installed.    (b) On May 30, 2024, and times prior,  in the battery shop, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to caught in/struck by hazards while operating a Duracraft 50-6-G Bench Grinder without work rests installed.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) On May 30, 2024, and times prior,  in the battery shop, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Dewalt DW756 Bench Grinder without the tongue guard being adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel.    (b) On May 30, 2024, and times prior,  in the battery shop, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Duracraft 50-6-G Bench Grinder without the tongue guard being adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $311 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area:    (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to fire hazards while working in battery shop, where a spare forklift LP Tank was stored in the exit route leading to the SW exit door.    (b) On  May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to fire hazards while working in main shop, where an acetylene tank was stored next to the SE exit door.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $311 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a)On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to eye hazards while working in the pits under automobiles to perform servicing, where an assessment of the hazards has not been conducted.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected:    (a) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees engaged in oil change services were exposed to struck by hazards from an air hose fitting connected with a worm-gear clamp.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $311 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in the battery shop, where access to electrical panels was impeded by the storage of materials and equipment under and in front of the panel.    (b) On May 30, 2024, and times prior, at or near 324 26th Street East in Williston, North Dakota, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in the main shop, where access to electrical panels was impeded by the storage of materials and equipment under and in front of the panel.