MECHANICS PLUS TOWING AND TRANSPORT
4701 COLEBROOK AVENUE, Emmaus, PA 18049 · NAICS 488410 Motor Vehicle Towing
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Inspection records
Aug 30, 2023#346946288Aug 30, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#346946288$3,2146 viol.6 violations$3,214 in penalties
Inspection #346946288
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2023
- Final Order
- Feb 13, 2024
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,356
- Penalties on Record
- $3,214
- Site Address
- 4701 Colebrook Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049
- Industry
- 488410 Motor Vehicle Towing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Apr 8, 2024 | - | Feb 13, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 2024 | - | Feb 13, 2024 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H01 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 2024 | - | Feb 13, 2024 |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 16 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Apr 8, 2024 | - | Feb 13, 2024 |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 II | Serious | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Feb 7, 2024 | - | Feb 13, 2024 |
| 01002C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 2024 | - | Feb 13, 2024 |
Aug 30, 2023#346946080Aug 30, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#346946080$8,5716 viol.6 violations$8,571 in penalties
Inspection #346946080
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2023
- Final Order
- Feb 12, 2024
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,283
- Penalties on Record
- $8,571
- Site Address
- 4701 Colebrook Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049
- Industry
- 488410 Motor Vehicle Towing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Jan 31, 2024 | - | Feb 12, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Jan 31, 2024 | - | Feb 12, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Jan 31, 2024 | - | Feb 12, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Jan 31, 2024 | - | Feb 12, 2024 |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Jan 31, 2024 | - | Feb 12, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 A | Other | 1 | 19 | $893 | $536 | Apr 8, 2024 | - | Feb 12, 2024 |
Jan 23, 2013#338480031Jan 23, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#338480031$4,2005 viol.5 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #338480031
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 2013
- Final Order
- Mar 22, 2013
- Closed
- Jul 7, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 4701 Colebrook Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049
- Industry
- 488410 Motor Vehicle Towing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $1,050 | May 3, 2013 | - | Mar 22, 2013 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 2013 | - | Mar 22, 2013 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 2013 | - | Mar 22, 2013 |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $1,400 | May 3, 2013 | - | Mar 22, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | May 3, 2013 | - | Mar 22, 2013 |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
3 inspections, 2013 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Support Activities for Transportation, 9,814 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: motor vehicle towing reported 2.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 40.4%; NAICS 48841 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source