Pub. 18 2019-2020 Issue 3

N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S I S S U E N O . 1 , 2 0 2 0 14 new jersey auto retailer Dealerships Are Frequently Cited For OSHA Violations There were more than 1,300 Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) inspections conducted at dealerships across the United States between January 2015 through December 2019, with the inspections often identifying multiple violations and as- sociated fines. In addition to the costs to respond to the violations, dealers don’t want to “make the list” of facilities with violations and fines, as this will often result in follow-up inspections. Also, the violations and fines are posted publicly on OSHA’s website and must be posted at the dealership at or near the place where each violation occurred to make employees aware of the hazards to which they may be exposed. Listed below are the ten violations most frequently cited by Federal OSHA for automobile dealers in New Jersey between October 2018 and September 2019. ( Source: www.osha.gov ) Standard Citations Inspections Penalty Description Totals 209 69 $343,659 All Standards cited for Automobile Dealers. 19101200 52 30 $62,881 Hazard Communication. 19100134 22 11 $17,279 Respiratory Protection. 19100303 11 9 $18,812 General. 19100157 8 5 $8,501 Portable fire extinguishers. 19100212 8 7 $20,664 General requirements for all machines. 19100215 8 6 $6,252 Abrasive wheel machinery. 19100305 8 7 $4,597 Wiring methods, components, and equip- ment for general use. 19100151 7 6 $20,812 Medical services and first aid. 19100133 6 6 $14,561 Eye and face protection. 19100037 5 4 $5,381 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes. Some Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements to Be Aware of During 2020 BY SCOTT HUBBARD