Guaynabo, Puerto Rico · All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance · NAICS 811198
Since 1986, OSHA inspectors have visited Western Auto in Puerto Rico 8 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Nov 5, 2015, in Hatillo.
In all, OSHA issued 11 citation items: 11 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $2,500; today they stand at $500, 80% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.22 (walking-working surfaces), 2 times.
Among repair and personal services employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,200 penalty. Western Auto averages $500 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this companyCarr #2 Calle Truncado #502, Hatillo, PR 00659 · General Automotive Repair · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $0 | Apr 28, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 6 A |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $500 | Apr 28, 2016 | Final |
Carr 167 Int Pr 29 Plazoleta Canton Mall, Bayamon, PR 00960 · Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Sj 17 Santa Maria Shopping Center, Guaynabo, PR 00922 · All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Centro Comercial Plaza Caparra - Ave. Roosevelt, Guaynabo, PR 00922 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Carr 1 Km 58.9 Cayey Shopping Center, Cayey, PR 00736 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1997 | Closed |
Ave. Roberto H. Todd #800 Pda 18, Santurce, PR 00907 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Ave Fragoso, Carolina, PR 00983 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Carr. 3, Km. 46.0, Fajardo, PR 00648 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR SPECRULE 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1986 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)
(4) Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)
(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment—(1) Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.