OSHA Inspection: AAA AUTO CARE, LLC

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

Feb 11, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 004002902037M328T145

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Storage of cylinders-general.  Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.  (a)  On or about September 8, 2025, the employer failed to ensure compressed gas cylinders were properly secured and stored away from hazardous chemicals.  An empty compressed gas cylinder labeled "Acetylene Dissolved Flammable 2" was observed standing unsecured in the storage room in front of shelves containing hazardous chemicals, including Shop Pro 10% Low VOC Brake Parts Cleaner (extremely flammable), R-134A Refrigerant (labeled "avoid flammable materials"), a propane torch with nozzle attached (flammable), and Purple Power Cleaner Degreaser (corrosive).  As a result, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

Feb 11, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 004002902037M328T145

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Storage of cylinders-general.   Valve protection caps, where cylinder is designed to accept a cap, shall always be in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use.   (a)  On or about September 8, 2025, a compressed gas tank labeled Acetylene Dissolved Flammable 2 that was observed in the garage storage room did not have a valve cap in place when it was supposed to be empty and not used in the workplace.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

Feb 11, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

Hazardous substances 004002902037M328T145

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas);    The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.  (a) On or about September 8, 2025, at the workplace located at 521 East Main Street, Dayton, OH, the employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained a written hazard communication program. Hazardous chemicals were used by employees, including but not limited to, gasoline, motor oil, and acetylene, without a written program that included a list of these chemicals or described how the employer would meet the standard's requirements for labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and employee training.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

Feb 11, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 004002902037M328T145

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  (a)  On or about September 8, 2025, the employer did not provide a written certification that a hazard assessment had been performed.