OSHA Inspection: AUTO RECONDITIONING COMPANY

Issued

Jul 13, 2000

Abate by

Aug 6, 2000

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $750 Reduced

Hazardous substances H130

General-duty citation text

Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2:  The employer did not furnish to each
employee, conditions of
employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards which
caused or were
likely to cause death or serious injury to employees:
One employee in the body shop was exposed to 0.26 mg/m3 of
1,6-hexamethylene
diisocyanate as an 8-hour TWA, which is in excess of the American
Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists and the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health recommended limit of 0.035 mg/m3.  A ten minute ceiling limit of
0.14 mg/m3
is also recommended by NIOSH. Overexposure to isocyanates can lead to
asthma and
other lung problems, including sensitization, and irritation of the eyes,
nose, throat, and
skin.  Ventilation or other engineering controls were not adequate to
reduce exposure.
A supplied air respirator, used in accordance with an effective
respiratory protection
program, must be used until exposure levels are reduced.

Issued

Jul 13, 2000

Abate by

Aug 6, 2000

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jul 13, 2000

Abate by

Aug 6, 2000

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $750 Reduced