OSHA Inspection: DRIVEN BRANDS SHARED SERVICES LLC

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) On or about March 2, 2023 and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that adequate control measures in lockout/tagout procedures were utilized by employees to control energy sources on the track/tunnel equipment while conducting servicing and maintenance tasks. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical, and pneumatic when energy control procedures were not utilized prior to starting cleaning, repairs, and maintenance tasks.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items (A) to (D) of this section: (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure;  (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  (C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices and the responsibility for them; and,  (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices.   (a) On or about March 2, 2023, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that its "LOTO - Track/Tunnel Equipment" procedure clearly and specifically addressed the proper shut down, isolation, blocking and securing of the equipment. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with the unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources, such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic, when energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically addressed the requirements of (A) through (D) prior to cleaning, repairs, and maintenance tasks.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  (1) Preparation for shutdown. Before an authorized or affected employee turns off a machine or equipment, the authorized employee shall have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy.  (2) Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown must be utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees as a result of the equipment stoppage.  (3) Machine or equipment isolation. All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s).  (4)(i) Lockout or tagout device application. Lockout or tagout devices shall be affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  (4)(ii) Lockout or tagout device application. Lockout devices, where used, shall be affixed in a manner to that will hold the energy isolating devices in a "safe" or "off" position.  (5)(i) Stored energy. Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.  (6) Verification of isolation. Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.   a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that (d)(1) through (d)(6) was followed by employees performing servicing and maintenance tasks on track/tunnel equipment. Employees did not secure each energy source prior to starting work, including electrical at the disconnect and pneumatic at the valve. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with unexpected equipment start-up.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  (a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer had not conducted annual periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for track/tunnel equipment. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up or release of electric and pneumatic energy sources during servicing and maintenance tasks due to the lack of periodic inspections to identify any deviations or inadequacies for correction.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolate;  (a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not train personnel as authorized employees to lockout track/tunnel equipment. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with unexpected machine startup or release of energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic. Employees were not trained to understand how to control energy sources prior to cleaning, repairs, and maintenance tasks.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Deteriorating agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or equipment shall be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures.  On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that electrical panelboards used in a damp or wet location were identified for use in the operating environment including those listed below:   (a) I-T-E Panelboard in tunnel area - employees working in the area of the deteriorated panel were exposed to a shock hazard of 480-volts while pressure washing adjacent surfaces in the tunnel; and,    (b) Federal Pacific in backroom - employees working in the area of the deteriorated panel were exposed to a shock hazard of 240-volts while turning on the pump.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(9): Where live parts presented an electrical contact hazard, employees performed housekeeping duties at such close distances to the parts that there was a possibility of contact.  a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, employees were exposed to electrical hazards associated with pressure washing tunnel walls and floors adjacent to wall-mounted energized 480-volt panel and the 120-volt control box. Employees engaged in this housekeeping task were exposed to contact with live parts inside of the panels not rated for a high-pressure water jet.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13394.00 · Current $8035.00 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.  On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure sufficient access and working space was provided and maintained about the energized electrical equipment including:  a) Tunnel Control Station in the maintenance room - employees were exposed to hazards associated with obstructed access to the control station for operation of the switches. A 5-foot wooden ladder was located in the working space approximately 7 inches in front of a 120-volt tunnel control station that is used daily by employees.    b) Hoffman Control Panel in the chemical room - employees were exposed to hazards associated with obstructed access to the control panel for operation of a toggle switch. A 55-gallon blue drum was located in the working space approximately 14 inches in front of a 120-volt control panel that is used daily by employees.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $5358.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(i): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in bathrooms or on rooftops shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.  a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that a receptacle installed in the bathroom had ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection which exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard when using the facility. A 120-volt appliance, AO Smith electric storage tank water heater was powered via flexible cord plugged into this outlet nearby a single faucet used for handwashing.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved for conditions of use and location:   a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that a flexible cord was not used in a coiled form in wet or damp environment to continually power a 120-volt appliance, AO Smith electric storage tank water heater. Employees utilizing this bathroom were exposed to hazards associated with an unapproved use of the extension cord likely to result in overheating and damages to its internal parts.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a) On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter, the employer did not train its personnel in safety-related work practices to ensure their personal protection during electrical tasks on energized parts necessary for operation of the car wash equipment. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards in energized 120-volt cabinets and conduits when working on and near live parts. Unqualified persons were reaching inside of the cabinets to work on the controls and operate switches and were handling parts with exposed 120-volt live wires.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed.  (a) On or about March 2, 2023 and at times thereafter, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in energized 120-volt cabinets and conduits when working on and near live parts. Employees were reaching inside of the cabinets to work on the controls, operate switches, and reposition wall-mounted conduit pieces with exposed wires. Employees were not provided at a minimum with the voltage-appropriate rubber insulating gloves (class 00) for their personal protection.

Issued

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $156259.00 · Current $93756.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this standard:  On or about March 2, 2023, and at times thereafter including July 11, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that live parts inside of the 120-volt cabinets and boxes were guarded with approved cabinets or enclosures to prevent accidental contact. Employees were exposed daily to electrical hazards likely to result in electrocution when working near unguarded live parts of car wash equipment including those listed below:   a) Tunnel Control Station in maintenance room - employees had their fingers and hands exposed to contact with live parts inside of this cabinet when required to operate relay switches;   b) Hoffman controls cabinet in chemical room - employees had their fingers and hands exposed to contact with live parts inside of this cabinet when required to operate a toggle switch;   c) Industrial controls cabinet in tunnel area - employees were exposed to contact with live parts inside of this cabinet when walking by and working in the area to operate doors and reposition adjacent conduits; and,   d) Electrical boxes throughout the facility - employees were exposed to contact with live wires inside of the 4x4 electrical junction/outlet boxes when walking by and working in the area.