OSHA Inspection: REYNOLDS MOTOR COMPANY

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 4, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(3):     Open or glass containers of flammable and combustible liquids were stored improperly:      In the paint mixing room, the employees were exposed to smoke inhalation in the event of a fire due to open containers of Ultra Kleen were not effectively closed with a lid.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,100 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:      Employees spraying flammable chemicals were allowed to wear a half mask, tight-fitting respirator and the employer had not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):     The employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      Employees spraying flammable chemicals were required to wear a half mask, tight-fitting respirator and the employees were not medically evaluated to wear a respirator.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):     The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:      Employees spraying flammable chemicals were required to wear a half mask, tight-fitting respirator and the employer did not ensure the employee was fit tested.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a):     Respirators with tight-fitting  facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:      The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by an employee who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):    Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:      The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees and no training had been provided prior to wearing the respirator in the workplace.  The training shall ensure that employees can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:    1.	Why the respirator is necessary and how an improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;  2.	What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;  3.	How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations;  4.	How to inspect, put on, and remove, use, and check seals of the respirator;  5.	What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;  6.	How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use of the respirator; and  7.	The general requirements of this section.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employers shall 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:      The employer had not developed a written Hazard Communication Program to protect employees exposed to the following hazardous chemicals: auto body paints, activators, sealers, and solvents.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Abate by

Oct 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets:      The employer had not conducted training over the following hazardous chemicals: auto body paints, activators, sealers, and solvents.    Employees shall be informed of:  	  1.	The requirement of this section;  2.	Any operation in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present;  3.	The location and availability of the written hazard communication program.    Employee training shall include at least:    1.	Methods and observations to detect the presence/release of a hazardous chemical;  2.	The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;  3.	The measures employees can take to protect themselves;  4.	The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.

Issued

Oct 3, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:    In the mixing room, employees were exposed to eye injuries from solvents and suitable eye wash facilities were not provided for immediate emergency use due to the eye wash being plugged.