OSHA Inspection: LARRY JOHNSON

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $0.00 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 crushing hazards associated with improper operation of automotive lifts:  a. On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries while working around and using the Atlas Automotive Equipment Automotive Lift PRO9DPY12BLA because the safety cable was broken.  b. On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries while working around and using the Forward Lift, Model Number I12N302, because the safety cable was broken.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a. On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards while working in the basement/oil pit because motor oil, hoses, oil filters, and buckets were stored in and around the walking-working surfaces.   b. On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while working in the heavy side shop area because a propane tank, oil containers, funnels, and hoses were stored on the floor by the sink.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $1986.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(8): The employer did not provide fall protection systems for repair pits, service pits, and assembly pits:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 7 feet while working in the shop area next to the service pit because a suitable fall protection system was not being used.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $1419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access was not at least 28 inches wide at all points:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries related to fires and other emergencies because the west emergency exit door was blocked by tables, engine parts, and a generator that restricted the exit access to 19 inches.  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries related to fires and other emergencies because the east emergency exit door was blocked by a 55-gallon drum of flammable liquid and a cart loaded with tools and supplies that restricted the exit access.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not maintained free and unobstructed so that no materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries related to fires and other emergencies because the west emergency exit door was blocked by tables, engine parts, and a generator that blocked the exit route.  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries related to fires and other emergencies because the east emergency exit door was blocked by a 55-gallon drum of flammable liquid and a cart loaded with tools and supplies that blocked the exit route.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to struck by hazards because the compressed gas cylinders:  a. located in the heavy shop area near the office door were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over. b. located near the wash sink were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  The employer did not ensure each portable fire extinguisher was mounted and located so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injury from fires because the fire extinguisher:  a. located in the corner of the shop building by the stairs leading to the basement/oil pit was sitting on the ground and not mounted.  b. located in the basement/oil pit was sitting on a shelf and not mounted.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injury from fires because a fire extinguisher was not in its designated place which was marked by a sign located on the east wall between the garage doors.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:   On or about December 9, 2025, the employer had not ensured employees were trained on the safe operation of the fork trucks prior to operating.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $1419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about December 9, 2025, employees working in the basement/oil pit were exposed to amputation hazards because the pulley attached to the air compressor was not guarded.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working near the electrical panel located on the north wall next to the air compressor because the electrical panel door was in the open position.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked switch duty:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using the circuit breakers located on the north wall next to air compressor as a switch to control the lighting because the circuit breakers were not listed and marked with a switch duty rating.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working near the electrical panel located on the north wall next to the air compressor because there was a unused opening.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when using Zerex Valvoline G48, Adams Detail Spray, Justice Brothers Complete Power Steering Service, Engine Guard SAE OW-16 Motor Oil, Dielectric Grease, and Blaster PB Penetrating Oil and the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when using Zerex Valvoline G48, Adams Detail Spray, Justice Brothers Complete Power Steering Service, Engine Guard SAE OW-16 Motor Oil, Dielectric Grease, and Blaster PB Penetrating Oil and the employer did not develop compile a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when working with hazardous chemicals and the employer did not ensure each container of hazardous chemical in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:  a. An unmarked spray bottle containing blue liquid was located hanging from a tool cart in the shop.  b. An unmarked spray bottle containing clear liquid was located on a cart next to the wall in the shop. c. An unmarked Gatorade bottle containing a white paste was located in the storage area. d. An unmarked five gallon container containing a greenish liquid was located near the wash sink.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when using Zerex Valvoline G48, Adams Detail Spray, Justice Brothers Complete Power Steering Service, Engine Guard SAE OW-16 Motor Oil, Dielectric Grease, and Blaster PB Penetrating Oil because the employer  did not train the employees on chemicals in the workplace.  Employees shall be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations in the work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, 3. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program.  Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area; 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards; 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards; and  4. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries while performing maintenance to vehicles, including handling Zerex Valvoline G48, Adams Detail Spray, Justice Brothers Complete Power Steering Service, Engine Guard SAE OW-16 Motor Oil, Dielectric Grease, Blaster PB Penetrating Oil, because the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.    On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards when using Zerex Valvoline G48, Adams Detail Spray, Justice Brothers Complete Power Steering Service, Engine Guard SAE OW-16 Motor Oil, Dielectric Grease, and Blaster PB Penetrating Oil and the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    On or about December 9, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries while performing maintenance to vehicles, including operating an impact wrench to remove tires from vehicles because the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.