OSHA Inspection: DOUGLAS AUTO BODY INC.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):  An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:      a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and a times prior, employees were not provided with adequate emergency exit access because the shelving in the compressor room limited the doorway width to 14 inches.      b)  On or about November 17, 2011, and a times prior, employees were not provided with adequate emergency exit access because the stored materials in the hallway between the body and paint shops limited the hallway width to 20 inches.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)[a]:  Flammable liquids were not kept in covered containers when not actually in use:    a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because combustible liquids in the paint storage and mixing areas were stored in open containers.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 was not of 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 November, 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they spray-applied primers, paints and resins to auto body parts in a spray booth which contained a heat lamp that was not grounded (missing ground pin) and had a damaged electrical cord.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2):   The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations was not the minimum required for operations and ordinarily exceeded a supply for 1 day or one shift. Bulk storage of portable containers of flammable or combustible liquids was not in a separate, constructed building detached from other important buildings or cut off in a standard manner:    a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times previous, employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employer allowed for the permanent storage of large containers of flammable liquids in the paint spray booth.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:      a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they worked in and around a paint spray booth where waste material was not collected and disposed of daily.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 November 17, 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, dust,  flying chips and particles, and the use of power tools.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1301.00 · Current $600.00 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 November 17, 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

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material shall not cause a hazard.  Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:         a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by or crushing hazards because the body of a Volkswagen Beetle was stored on a small wheeled table with broken wheels that caused the table to be unstable.  The Beetle was much larger than the table and could have been displaced by contact.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye injuries while they used corrosive chemicals and charged automobile batteries without access to a suitable eyewash facility in the immediate area.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 November 17, 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 a bench grinder which did not have a tongue guard.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet.                  a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they worked around an oxygen cylinder which was not in use and was stored next to an acetylene cylinder.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because an electrical cord used in the body shop to power the frame machine had damaged insulation which exposed the inner insulation.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:                                                                 a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while they used two electrical cords (frame machine and heat lamp) which had strained and damaged insulation at the joint where the cord entered the plug.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i):  A flexible cord used with grounding-type equipment did not contain an electric grounding conductor:      a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while they used an electrical cord from a heat lamp that was missing a grounding pin.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 November 17, 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.

Issued

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2):  The employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride:      a)  On or about November 17, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to unknown concentrations of methylene chloride because the employer failed to conduct an initial exposure assessment for employees that used SEM Bumper Stripper which contained methylene chloride to remove paint from auto parts.