OSHA Inspection: BROADWAY CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, INC.

Issued

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $1986.00 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 associated with the lack of inspections on the two-post automotive lift:   (a)Broadway Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. at 2720 Broadway Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078:  On or about and at times prior to March 20, 2025, the employer did not inspect the Rotary Lift (Hydraulic lift), Model # SP012N517, for defects in that the lift was overdue for annual inspection and had defective vehicle lift pads. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.  Abatement Note: Among others, the following are feasible and acceptable abatement methods to abate the hazard:   1) Institute a preventative maintenance program in accordance with ANSI/ALI ALOIM.  2) Ensure employees do not use automotive lifts with deficient safety devices.  3) Ensure unsafe lifts are effectively locked out until repairs can be made by qualified personnel.

Issued

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).   (a)Broadway Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. at 2720 Broadway Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078:  On or about and at times prior to March 20, 2025,  the employer did not ensure that all powered industrial truck (PIT) operators were competent to operate the Yale, Model MSW030SCN12TV083, safely by a successful completion of a training program.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards associated with unsafe forklift operations.

Issued

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of 1/8 inch:  (a)Broadway Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. at 2720 Broadway Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078:  On or about and at times prior to March 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the adjustable tool rest on the Sunex 6-inch Bench Grinder, Model #5001A being utilized within the Main Repair shop was adjusted to allow a max opening of 1/8 inch.  This condition exposed employees to struck by hazards associated with grinding wheel breakage.

Issued

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)Broadway Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. at 2720 Broadway Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078:  On or about and at times prior to March 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the adjustable tongue on the  Sunex 6-inch Bench Grinder, Model #5001A being utilized within the Main Repair shop adjusted to a distance not to exceed one-fourth inch.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards associated with grinding wheel breakage.

Issued

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $851.00 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)Broadway Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. at 2720 Broadway Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078:  On or about and at times prior to March 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel located in the east electrical room of the main shop had sufficient access and working space in that various equipment was obstructing the panels.  This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.

Issued

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:   (a)Broadway Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. at 2720 Broadway Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078:  On or about and at times prior to March 20, 2025, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that, not all hazardous chemicals in the workplace were labeled. Hydraulic fluid had been removed from a 30 gallon drum and replaced with Industrial - Remote Reservoir Parts Cleaner Solvent used to clean automotive parts within the parts washer.   Lack of effective labeling exposed employees to injuries with improper use of chemicals and emergency procedures. This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazards.