OSHA Inspection: ALLENS AUTO BODY AND PAINT, INC.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment or a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the bursting of PVC piping that was used to deliver compressed air at 150psi to all areas of the body shop.  The ASTM D1785 specification for this type of PVC piping is for the distribution of pressurized liquids only and it is not for use with compressed air which contains large amounts of stored energy.  In the event of a pipe system failure, pipe shards could be launched into the shop.      Abatement:    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to install pipe which is rated for use with compressed air and/or other pressurized gases.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed to the building:      a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by or crushed-by hazards while they worked in the office area where shop materials were stored on the ceiling/roof structure.  The employer had not posted the load rating for the roof structure.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:      a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of greater than 8 feet when they accessed the roof of the office to store and retrieve equipment and other work related materials.  The open side of the floor above the office roof was not guarded with standard railings or any other type of fall protection.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i):  Inside storage rooms were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use.  Openings to other rooms or buildings were not provided with self-closing fire doors:     a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employer failed to ensure that properly functioning self-closing fire doors separated the paint mixing and storage room from the rest of the facility.  Doors did not self-close and were left open.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii):  Electrical wiring and equipment located in inside storage rooms used for Class I liquids shall be approved under Subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations; for Class II and Class III liquids, shall be approved for general use:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employer allowed the use of an electric space heater within the paint storage and mixing room which housed Class I flammable liquids.  In addition, a wall outlet which was used to power the space heater was not rated for a Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Location.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Dec 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv):  Every inside storage room shall be provided with either a gravity or mechanical exhaust ventilation system.  Such system shall be designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour.  If a mechanical exhaust system is used, it shall be controlled by a switch outside the door.  The ventilating equipment and any lighting fixtures shall be operated by the same switch:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and chemical exposure hazards because the employer did not ensure that the light fixture and the ventilation were operated by the same switch.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(i)[b][2]:  The quantity of (flammable or combustible) liquid that may be located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building shall not exceed 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II or III liquids in containers:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because more than 120 gallons of flammable liquids were stored in the paint area outside of an approved storage room or cabinet.  Approximately 100 gallons of thinner were stored behind the paint booth while more than 25 gallons of paints and other solvents were stored in a mixing room which did not have a closed door.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Class I liquids shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they pumped flammable liquids (thinner) from 5 gallon drums into containers which were not bonded to the fill stem.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9):  Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning.  A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because the space between the wall and the side of the paint booth was cluttered with storage and did not leave 3 feet of space around the booth.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3):  Residue Disposal.  Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed of.  Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material and all such rags or waste deposited therein immediately after use.  The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they worked in and around a paint mixing room where waste material was collected in an open plastic trash can and was not disposed of daily.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Dec 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not verify, through written certification, that a hazard assessment of the workplace had been performed to determine the type of personal protective equipment necessary to protect employees from such hazards as chemicals, flying chips and particles, power tools, welding equipment and noise.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program and provide adequate training to employees who used respirators to protect themselves from isocyanates, and other hazardous chemicals and respirable dusts.  Employees used elastomeric half-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and particulate filters without being provided medical evaluations and effective training in respirator selection, use, cleaning, storage and maintenance which ensured that the use of the respirators themselves did not present a health hazard to the employees.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye injuries while they used corrosive chemicals such as resin hardeners without access to a suitable eyewash facility in the immediate area.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011 and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used two bench grinders which were not equipped with work rests.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Nov 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used two bench grinders which did not have tongue guards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Oct 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):  Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because the outer insulation of an extension cord used by employees was damaged and open.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Oct 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:      a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock because there was no cover on the wall junction box near the new thinner recycler installation in the paint department.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Oct 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  Flexibles cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:     a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because flexible cord was permanently connected from one wall/outlet box to an automotive lift in the body shop.  This cord was installed in place of conduit or other permanent means of wiring.

Issued

Oct 11, 2011

Abate by

Dec 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,020 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      a)  On or about June 29, 2011, and at times prior, the employer failed to fully develop and implement a hazard communication program in order to inform employees of the health hazards associated with the chemicals used in the paint and body shop.  The employer did not provide adequate training, did not implement adequate labeling of chemicals and did not obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each chemical used by employees.