OSHA Inspection: AUTO LOAN GUARANTEED APPROVAL, LLC

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a.  On or about June 30, 2011,  the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification:    a.  On or about June 30, 2011,  the employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protection equipment (PPE):    a.  On or about June 30, 2011,  employees were exposed to hazards during heating, ventilation and air conditioner servicing and installation operations. Employees were not trained to know at least the following:    1.  When PPE is necessary,   2. What PPE is necessary,   3. How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE,   4. The limitations of PPE,   5. The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2):     The employer did not verify through a written certification that each affected employee had received and understood personal protective equipment training as required by 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) - 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(3):    a.  On or about June 30, 2011, employees were exposed to hazards during automotive repair and rebuilding. The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that employees had been trained regarding the required workplace personal protection equipment assessment.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):   The employer did not ensure that portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a. On or about June 30, 2011, in the facility, a yellow electrical cord and plug trouble light had severed electrical insulation and strain relief.  The employer did not visually inspect this electrical equipment prior to usage.     b. On or about June 30, 2011, in the facility, a Schumacher SE-4022 cord and plug battery charger had damaged charging cables and was missing a top cover exposing the live electrical parts inside the metal case. The employer did not visually inspect this electrical equipment prior to usage.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a. On or about June 30, 2011, in the facility, employees required to repair automobiles were exposed to hazardous materials, including but not limited to, freon, petroleum distillates, 2-butoxyethanol, heptane, acetone, acetylene, oxygen & ethylene glycol. The employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    a.  On or about June 30, 2011, in the facility,  material safety data sheets were not maintained for each hazardous chemical in the workplace including but not limited to Bluestar HFC 134a Refrigerant, Auto Zone brake cleaner,  Everest Anti-Freeze & Coolant, Auto Zone engine degreaser, Surguard ATF, acetylene and oxygen.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Dec 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided 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 30, 2011, in the facility, employees required to engage in automotive repair and rebuilding activities utilize hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, HFC 134a refrigerant, acetylene, oxygen, antifreeze, Gumout fuel injection cleaner, ATF automated transmission fluid, oil, AutoZone engine degreaser (2-butoxyethanol, petroleum distillates), AutoZone brake cleaner (acetone, heptane).     (i) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);    (ii) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;    (iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and,    (iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a. On or about June 30, 2011,  in the shop,  portable fire extinguisher(s) available for use in the shop area had not been subject to an annual maintenance check.

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph:      a. On or about June 30, 2011,  in the shop area,  extension cord(s) were used to power a large diameter wall fan in lieu of permanent wiring.