OSHA Inspection: TRI COUNTY GM, INC.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 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 was 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 and struck-by hazards associated with improper automobile lift operations:    (a) On or about June 3, 2014, and at times prior, Tri County GM, Inc. employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while working around automotive lifts as follows:    1 - Lift inspection certificates and checklists were not maintained as required by ANSI/ALI ALOIM 2008.   2 - Lifts were not inspected daily during use to ensure that they were properly maintained and functional.  3 - Lift #7 showed deformation and wire strain on the over-travel shut off device.           Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $867 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     (a) On or about June 3, 2014, and at times prior, Tri County GM, Inc. did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. A compressed air nozzle by work bench #1 was observed with a tip that allowed air pressure in excess of 87 p.s.i., exposing employees to air injection hazards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $867 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws:     (a) On or about June 3, 2014, and at times prior, Tri County GM, Inc. did not ensure that flexible cord and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided to prevent pull from being transmitted to joints and/or terminals. Employees around work bench #6  were exposed to contact with electrical hazards. A fluorescent light fixture was observed with severe strain on its cord at the point where the cord meets the plug.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   (a) On or about June 3, 2014, and at times prior, Tri County GM, Inc., did not ensure that an educational program was provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. Employees expected to be involved with incipient stage fire fighting, were exposed to fire hazards, in that they were not trained on the general principles of fire extinguisher use.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  (a) On or about June 3, 2014, and at times prior, Tri County GM, Inc., did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked. Employees around work bench#1 were exposed to chemical hazards, in that a bottle containing a solvent, identified by the employer as brake cleaner, was not labeled, tagged, or marked.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").