OSHA Inspection: COSTA OILS INC.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8)(i): For a repair pit, service pit, or assembly pit that was less than 10 feet (3 m) deep, the employer did not limit access to within 6 feet (1.8m) of the edge of the pit to authorized employees trained in accordance with 1910.30:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees performing cleaning activities around the pit areas are exposed to fall hazards and the employer did not limit access to within 6 feet of the edge of the pit.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): Before any employee was exposed to a fall hazard, the employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees performing cleaning activities were exposed to fall hazards and the employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $5,107 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.39(b): A fire prevention was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries in the event of an emergency and a fire prevention plan was not communicated to employees.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.39(d): Employee information. An employer must inform employees upon initial assignment to a job of the fire hazards to which they are exposed. An employer must also review with each employee those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for self-protection:  On or about June 24, 2025 employees were not informed of the fire hazards and those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for self-protection.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,809 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees are exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to, motor oils, brake cleaner, battery cleaner, and floor cleaner and the employer did not compile a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the work place.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraph (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees used chemicals including but not limited to battery cleaner, brake cleaner, and antifreeze and the employer did not ensure that each container was labeled, tagged, marked.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about June 24, 2025, employees used chemicals including but not limited to battery cleaner, brake cleaner, and antifreeze and the employer did not ensure safety data sheets were readily accessible.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees used chemicals including but not limited to battery cleaner, brake cleaner, and antifreeze and the employer did not ensure employees were trained on the chemicals in their work area.  Employees shall be informed of: -	The requirements of this section; -	Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, -	The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section.  Employee training shall include at least: -	Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); -	The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; -	The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, -	The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided:  On or about June 24, 2025, employees working in the basement are exposed to slip and fall hazards because the employer did not ensure the basement floors were maintained to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.