OSHA Inspection: LONE STAR INVESTMENTS, LLC

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2439.00 · Current $1707.00 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 which were causing or likely to  cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards associated with delivery of compressed gasses through PVC pipe:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the bursting of PVC piping that was used to deliver compressed nitrogen at 175 psi to the shop area.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Lone Star Investments, LLC dba Big O Tires was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823 citation 1 item 3, and became a final order January 13, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, CO  80132.

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5691.00 · Current $3984.00 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 which 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 April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by injuries while using the Gray, model number QL-60, hydraulic automotive belly lift and the John Bean, model number TC-25/10, hydraulic automotive belly lift in an inappropriate manner as follows:    1.  The safety locking mechanisms (posts/bars) which were originally installed with the lifts had been removed.  Without such locks in place, there was nothing preventing the lifts from dropping if hydraulic pressure was accidently or suddenly lost.      2.  Employees operating the lifts were not provided with the training necessary to safely operate them.  The employer had never shown them the operators manual and the operators manual was not available at the job site. Employees did not know the capacities of the lifts.    3.  Lifts were not periodically inspected to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning properly.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4065.00 · Current $2846.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were not protected from fall hazards in excess of 16 feet while working on the 2nd level storage area without guardrails or any other fall protection system in place at the six foot wide garage door opening.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2439.00 · Current $1707.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that the correct adaptor was not used to connect the tool used to inflate tires, resulting in potential ejection of the tool.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2439.00 · Current $1707.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials, 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 one-half hour:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that the oxygen cylinders were stored next to an acetylene cylinder and both were within 20 feet of combustible materials (oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid).    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2439.00 · Current $1707.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards where a flexible extension cord was used in place of permanent wiring for the Coats Tire Machine.            Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a)  On or about April 18, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards where the protective sheathing on the power cord to the tire changer was damaged.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2439.00 · Current $1707.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards where an electrical receptacle, located on the east side of the shop near bay two, was broken, exposing live parts.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2033.00 · Current $1433.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that the door marked as an exit on the east side of the automotive shop area was blocked with a cart and a box.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Lone Star Investments, LLC dba Big O Tires was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823 citation 2 item 1, and became a final order April 27, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, CO  80132.    Lone Star Investments, LLC dba Big O Tires was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823 citation 2 item 1, and became a final order January 13, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, CO  80132.

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $3104.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye injuries while using tire changers and other power tools without adequate eye protection.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").     Lone Star Investments, LLC dba Big O Tires was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823 citation 1 item 5b, and became a final order January 13, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, CO  80132.

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4878.00 · Current $2953.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation injuries due to an unguarded belt and pulley on  the Coats Tire Changer.  The side panel had been removed and employees could have caught their fingers and/or clothing in the unguarded belt and pulley.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Lone Star Investments, LLC dba Big O Tires was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823 citation 1 item 7, and became a final order January 13, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, CO  80132.

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $207.00 · Current $145.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of three feet in front of the circuit breaker panel in order to provide access for emergency maintenance.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.    Lone Star Investments, LLC dba Big O Tires was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1150621, citation 3 item 1, and became a final order April 27, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, CO  80132.

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)  On or about April 18, 2018, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazard in that the portable fire extinguishers, located in the automotive bay area, had not been inspected since 2013.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a fire hazard in that the portable fire extinguishers, located in the automotive bay area, had not been inspected since 2013.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that the Coats Tire Changer, located in the automotive shop, was not securely anchored to the floor.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level:  a)  On or about April 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a mobile scaffold (scissor lift Skyjack model SJII 4620), where the midrail portion of the guardrail system was missing.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").