OSHA Inspection: COLORADO CAR CARE INC

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

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 January 27, 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

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

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 January 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye injuries while they charged automobile batteries without access to a suitable eyewash facility in the immediate area.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    a)  On or about January 27, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the unguarded blades of a mobile fan (swamp cooler) in the main shop.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):  The safety guard did not cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard was not mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings did not exceed the strength of the guard:    a)  On or about January 27, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they a bench grinder which was not equipped with guarding of the spindle ends.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

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 January 27, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they a bench grinder which was not equipped with a work rest.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

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 January 27, 2012, 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

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

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 January 27, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because two electrical cords used in the body shop to power a mobile light and a swamp cooler had damaged insulation which exposed the inner insulation and copper wiring.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

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 January 27, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because flexible cord and power strips were permanently attached along sections of wall in the shop.  This cord was installed in place of conduit or other permanent means of wiring.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 January 27, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while they used an electrical cord (mobile lamp) which had strained and damaged insulation at the joint where the cord entered the plug.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

May 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 January 27, 2012, 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 body shop.