OSHA Inspection: PORT CITY IMPORTS INC

Issued

2022-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected.   On or about December 7, 2021 at this workplace an employee conducted vehicle fuel tank removal and replacement recall operations and dispensed fuel into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected to earth ground.

Issued

2022-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.   On or about December 7, 2021 at this workplace an employee conducted vehicle fuel tank removal and replacement recall operations and dispensed fuel into containers.  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment to prevent fire hazard related injuries.

Issued

2022-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.    On or about December 7, 2021 at this workplace an employee conducted vehicle fuel tank removal and replacement recall operations and the fire extinguisher located at the repair shop south door was not annually inspected.

Issued

2022-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter.    On or about December 7, 2021 at this workplace an employee conducted vehicle fuel tank removal and replacement recall operations and the employees were not provided an educational program  to be familiarize in the general principles of fire extinguisher use.