OSHA Inspection: MAVIS TIRE SUPPLY LLC

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $9930.00 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 that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that they were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from the Hydraulic Lifts not being inspected and properly maintained:  a) Lift 1 - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were operating the automotive hydraulic lift no. 1, (Rotary, Model: SPOA7N6X0, 7,000 lb capacity), that was not inspected since 8/17/23.  b)Lift 2 - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were operating the automotive hydraulic lift no. 2, (Rotary, Model: SPO10N700, 10,000 lb capacity), that was not inspected since 8/17/23.  Lift 2 had a work order indicating that it did not lower smoothly and stops and stutters on its way down.  c) Lift 3 - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were operating the automotive hydraulic lift no. 3, (Rotary, Model: SPOA10N1500, 10,000 lb capacity), that did not have any sticker indicating it's last inspection.  d) Lift 4 - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were operating the automotive hydraulic lift no. 4, (Rotary, Model: S10IN700, 10,000 lb capacity), that was not inspected since 8/17/23.  Lift 4   was indicated to stutter when it goes up with a car.  e) Lift 5 - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were operating the automotive hydraulic lift no. 5, (Rotary, Model: S12IN7T0, 12,000 lb capacity), that was not inspected since 8/17/23.  f) Lift 7 JohnBean Alignment Lift - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were operating the JohnBean Lift, (Serial No. SLS12RZCN4342, 12,000 lb capacity), that did not have a sticker indicating it's last inspection. The lift was not kept in good repair with the control panel for the lift being operated with the safety release button missing.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11823.00 · Current $7094.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following methods listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A)-(D):  a) Upstairs Storage Area - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees pulling tires and walking/working in this area are exposed to fall hazards of approximately 7 feet due holes approximately 14 inches wide.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11823.00 · Current $7094.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Back Exit Door - On and prior to February 14, 2025, an exit door was locked exposing employees to caught-in hazards in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route was not provided with stairs or a ramp where the exit route was not substantially level:   a) Back Exit Door - On or about February 14, 2025, the back exit door had an approximately 12 inch drop to the ground from the doorway floor without a ramp or stairs being provided.  In the event of an emergency, employees would be exposed to tripping hazards.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Back Exit Door - On or about February 14, 2025, the back exit door did not have an "EXIT" sign above the door.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:   a) Side Exit Door - On or about February 14, 2025, the side exit door's "EXIT" sign was not illuminated.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $9930.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):  a) Near Back Exit Door - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards due to reaching their hand and arm approximately 5-6 inches from an unguarded flywheel on the Air Compressor Unit (Melben Products Co. - Harrison Ohio - CRN E6641.5T236490871) when turning on the air compressor with the switch located behind the flywheel.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11823.00 · Current $7094.00 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 (especially oil or grease), 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) Facility - On or about February 14, 2025, oxygen and acetylene tanks were stored directly next to each other exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7093.00 · Current $4256.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  a)  Facility - On or about February 14, 2025, an Electrical Box reset button for compressor 1 was missing creating an unused opening in the box.

Issued

2025-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7093.00 · Current $4256.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:  a) Ground Floor Storage Area - On and prior to February 14, 2025, employees were exposed to live open electrical lighting ballast receptacles approximately 7 feet in height from the ground.