Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2013-04-15
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Case Closed |
2014-01-27
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
812585 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100023 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening shall be guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. The railing shall be provided on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). For infrequently used stairways where traffic across the opening prevents the use of fixed standard railing (as when located in aisle spaces, etc.), the guard shall consist of a hinged floor opening cover of standard strength and construction and removable standard railings on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). a) Main Garage - On or about April 15, 2013, a stairway was not provided with a standard railing exposing employees to a fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100023 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:Note: Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard. a) Main Garage - On or about April 15, 2013, the mezzanine area was not provided with standard railings exposing employees to fall hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Main Garage - On or about April 15, 2013, an emergency exit was blocked by tires and other equipment. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100177 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.177(c)(1): The employer did not provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved and the safety procedures to follow while servicing rim wheels: a) Main Garage - On or prior to April 15, 2013, the employer did not provide training to the employee(s) for service of rim wheels, including but not limited to safe procedures for inflating tires. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100177 D02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.177(d)(2): The employer did not provide a restraining device or a barrier to be used when inflating tires on single piece rim wheels which are not bolted onto the vehicles: a) Main Garage - On or prior to April 15, 2013, a tire cage was not provided for servicing/inflation of tires, exposing employees to struck-by hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 II |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): 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) Main garage - On or about April 15, 2013, compressed gas cylinders were stored near truck bays without being chained off to protect them from being potentially knocked over or damaged. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 IV |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: a) Main Garage - On or about April 15, 2013, a compressed gas cylinder was stored without a protective cap. |
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Citation ID |
01005C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; a) Main Garage - On or about April 15, 2013, an oxygen cylinder was stored near an acetylene and flammable fuel-gas cylinders. |
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Citation ID |
01005D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 III |
Issuance Date |
2013-07-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2013-07-31 |
Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least: a) Main Garage - On or about April 15, 2013, an oxygen cylinder was stored within approximately 6 inches of flammable fuel-gas cylinders. |
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