OSHA Inspection: DAN'S PAINT & BODY

Issued

Jan 13, 2012

Abate by

Jan 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was not established and implemented at the workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:        a) On or about October 20, 2011 and times prior, the employer had not established and implemented a written Respiratory Protection program.        Abatement Note:  The respiratory protection programs shall include the elements listed in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix).      Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 13, 2012

Abate by

Jan 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  A medical evaluation was not provided 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:    a) On or about October 20, 2011 and times prior, employees were exposed to potential illnesses in that, the employees were required to wear tight-fitting respirators prior to obtaining a medical evaluation.    Abatement Note:  The medical evaluation shall obtain the information requested by the questionnaire in Sections 1 and 2, Part A of Appendix C of this standard.  A physician or other licensed health care professional shall evaluate the questionnaire.    Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 13, 2012

Abate by

Jan 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, and at least annually thereafter:        a) On or about October 20, 2011 and times prior, employees were exposed to potential illnesses in that, the employees were required to wear a tight-fitting respirator prior to being fit tested.        Abatement Note:  Fit testing shall follow the requirements listed in 29 CFR 1910.134(f).      Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 13, 2012

Abate by

Jan 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i):  Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:      a) On or about October 20, 2011 and times prior, the employer had not determined employee's exposure to methylene chloride by taking a personal breathing zone air sample.      Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 13, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 October 20, 2011 and times prior, a written Hazard Communication program was not implemented for employees exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to toluene.    Abatement Note: A hazard communication program includes employee training as well as a written program including material safety data sheet and a master list of all chemicals.    Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").