WEST WARWICK, RI —
OSHA Inspection: BALISE SUBARU, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BALISE SUBARU, INC. in 561 QUAKER LANE, WEST WARWICK, RI 02893 (NAICS 441110). OSHA activity number 348446683.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BALISE SUBARU, INC.
- Site address
- 561 QUAKER LANE
- City
- WEST WARWICK
- State
- RI
- ZIP
- 02893
- Mailing
- 561 QUAKER LANE, WEST WARWICK, RI 02893
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 441110
- Employees
- 17
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $4,256 · Current $2,979 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not ensure that the steel chain sling on the Napa 1-1/2 Ton Crane (engine hoist) was inspected prior to use. The steel chain sling had worn, elongated holes and was not removed from service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2979.2
- — Z (S) $4256
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not ensure that the steel chain sling on the Napa 1-1/2 Ton Crane (engine hoist) had affixed durable identification stating size, grade and rated capacity.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.244 A01 II
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $2,837 · Current $1,986 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not ensure that the two, red tripod jacks had load rating markings.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1985.9
- — Z (S) $2837
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $2,128 · Current $1,490 Reduced
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) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not have safety data sheets for chemicals including, but not limited to CRC KNOCK'ER LOOSE, CRC Battery cleaner, Permatex Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant and KOOL-IT EVAPORATOR & HEATER FOAM CLEANER.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1489.6
- — Z (S) $2128
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- 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. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not train employees on the hazards of chemicals including, but not limited to CRC KNOCK'ER LOOSE, CRC Battery cleaner, Permatex Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant and KOOL-IT EVAPORATOR & HEATER FOAM CLEANER.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.37 B04
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not ensure that the rooms within the service department had posted exit routes.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.38 B
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $398 · Current $279 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not create and maintain a written emergency action plan.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $278.6
- — Z (O) $398
1910.38 E
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(e): The employer did not designate and train employees to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other employees. a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not train employees on how to conduct a safe and orderly evacuation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.38 F
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(f): The employer did not review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by the plan in accordance with 1910.38(f)(1) through (f)(3). a) Service Department: On or about 8/19/2025, the employer did not review an emergency action plan with each employee.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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 348446683.
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