OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN COACH LINES OF ATLANTA

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7577.00 · Current $5155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that was less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:    American Coach Lines of Atlanta, Norcross, GA - On or about 05/24/2019, and times prior to, employees were exposed to tripping hazards while walking and working near and around floor holes in the maintenance area. Employees were observed walking in the area and there were no warning signs posted.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9472.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard:    American Coach Lines of Atlanta, Norcross, GA - On or about 05/24/2019, employees were exposed to body splash hazards while conducting exterior bus washing and dumping human body fluids without wearing protective body clothing and or splash resistant footwear and/or body protection.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    American Coach Lines of Atlanta, Norcross, GA - On or about 05/24/2019, employees were exposed to needle stick hazards.  The employer did not provide employees puncture resistant hand protection when cleaning buses, or ensure that puncture resistant hand protection was used.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).