OSHA Inspection: G & G AUTOBODY

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):  Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to slip hazards in that, there was standing water on the floor of the shop.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that the belt on an air compressor was not guarded.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that the drive pulleys on an air compressor in use did not have a guard over them.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, was not approved for those locations:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating power tools attached to flexible cords which were run through standing water on the floor.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):  Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for     Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, spray finishing operations were taking place in the open shop area where none of the electrical installations such as lighting systems were explosion proof.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 2a, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): Spraying area(s) were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, spray finishing operations took place in the open shop area with no mechanical ventilation.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 2b, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jul 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was established and implemented to include the provisions of (i)-(ix), as applicable:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to illness from exposure to workplace contaminants including dusts, vapors and mists in that, the employer had not developed a respiratory protection program to include proper respirator selection, training, procedures for proper use, fit testing and procedures for storage and cleaning of respirators.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 3a, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jul 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provided a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or requried to use the respirator in the workplace:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were not provided with a medical evaluation prior to using respirators.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 3b, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jul 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that, two receptacles contained in an electrical chase where not enclosed, thus exposing live parts.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 6, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jun 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain a grounding conductor:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that, an extension cord in use was missing the ground pin.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 7b, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jul 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program at the site.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 8a, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.

Issued

Jun 16, 2011

Abate by

Jul 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a)  On or about June 7, 2011 and at times prior, employees were not provided with training and information on the hazardous chemicals they use including, but not limited to, solvents, cleaners, body filler, paints and primers.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter.    G & G Autobody was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722704, Citation 1, Item 8b, issued on October 21, 2010 and became a final order on December 6, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at 5700 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80214.