OSHA Inspection: WARNER'S AUTO BODY AND SALES INC

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i):  The spraying operations were not designed, installed and maintained so that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th Street SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the average velocity in the paint spray booth was maintained above 100 linear feet per minute.  On February 6, 2012, the average velocity in the paint spray booth was measured to be 71 feet per minute.  This condition exposed the employee to a fire hazard.    Abatement Note:  Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3):  Employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer allowed employees to wear prescription glasses in lieu of safety glasses.  One employee was observed wearing non-safety prescription lenses while spray painting.  A second employee was observed wearing prescription lenses while working in the auto body shop.  This condition potentially exposes employees to eye injuries.  Abatement Note:  Protective eye and face protection devices must comply with any of the following consensus standards:  (1)  ANSI Z87.1-2003, American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, which is incorporated by reference in 29 CFR 1910.6;  (2)  ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, which is incorporated by reference in 29 CFR 1910.6; or,  (3)  ANSI Z87.1-1989, American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, which is incorporated by reference in 29 CFR 1910.6.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii):  Storage cabinet(s) for flammable and combustible liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, storage cabinets in the shop were being used to store flammable materials that were not designed to meet minimal fire resistance.  These storage cabinets were single-walled and did not have a one and a half inch air space.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section, was not established and implemented where respirator(s) were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirator(s) were required by the employer:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th Street SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not ensure a worksite specific written respiratory program was established and implemented in the workplace when the use of respirators was required.  The employer provides and requires the use of 1/2-mask elastomeric respirators for operations such as, but not limited to, painting, sanding, and welding.  The employer provides and requires the use of dust masks for operations such as, but not limited to, sanding.  The written respiratory program does not specify respirator usage requirements for business operations, nor does the program include a record of past air monitoring which supports that the respirators selected provide adequate protection for employee use.  The program also does not address medical evaluations, fit testing, training, and cartridge changeout.  This condition exposes employees to respiratory hazards associated with the use of negative pressure respirators.    Abatement Note:  The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134 as applicable:  (1)  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;  (2)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;  (3)  Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;  (4)  Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;  (5)  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;  (6)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;  (7)  Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;  (8)  Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and,  (9)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace which includes a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace for operations such as, but not limited to, painting.  This activity requires spray-painting isocyanate-containing clearcoat.  This condition potentially exposes the employees to respiratory hazards associated with isocyanate.  (b)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace for operations such as, but not limited to, sanding and welding.  Employees perform these tasks as part of their job duties when repairing vehicles.  These activities potentially expose employees to inhalation hazards associated with these tasks.  Abatement Note:  The employer must identify hazardous airborne contaminants that employees may inhale and make a reasonable estimate of employee exposures in determining the appropriate respirator for employees to use.  Although the most reliable and accurate method to determine exposure is to conduct personal air monitoring for all job tasks regardless of duration and location of work, it is not explicitly required by the respiratory protection standard.  Instead, other means can be used to estimate workplace exposures.  Acceptable means include:  (1)  Use of objective data  this is the use of data obtained from industry studies, trade associations, or from tests conducted by chemical manufacturers which demonstrate that air contaminants cannot be released in the workplace in airborne concentrations that are IDLH.  The objective data shall represent the highest contaminant exposures likely to occur under reasonably foreseeable conditions of processing, use, or handling.  The employer must document the use of objective data as part of their written program.  (2)  Application of mathematical approaches  the preamble to the final rule states that employers can use data on the physical and chemical properties of air contaminants, combined with information on room dimensions, air exchange rates, contaminant release rates, and other pertinent data including exposure patterns and work practices to estimate the maximum exposure that could be anticipated in the workplace.  (3)  As a continuing practice, employers are required to identify hazards as a result of changes in the workplace such as a change in equipment, process, products, or control measures that could result in new exposures.  Appropriate respirators should be provided as necessary.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for item (b) (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).  The abatement was completed for items (a) as part of this inspection.

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2):  The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Auto Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not implement a change schedule for cartridges used by the painter and primer.  The painter uses a Gerson 8311P half-mask elastomeric respirator and cartridges to conduct painting.  The respirator is not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator.  The primer uses a 3M half-mask elastomeric respirator and cartridges to conduct priming.  The 3M 6001 cartridges are not equipped with an End Of Service Life Indicator to ensure that cartridges are changed before their end of service life.  Both operations involve spraying hexamethylene diisocyanate.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  The employer may provide an air-purifying respirator provided the respirator is equipped with end-of-service-life indicators or a change schedule has been developed. The employer shall describe in the respirator program the information and data relied upon and the basis for the canister and cartridge change schedule and the basis for reliance on the data.  Otherwise, the employer must provide an atmosphere-supplying respirator.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14 St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee required to wear a respirator.  Employees sand and weld as part of the repair process and wear half-mask respirators and dust masks while conducting these tasks.  This exposes the employees to respirable dust and welding fumes, respectively.  This condition exposes employees to the physiological hazards of wearing a respirator without the evaluation of a physician or other licensed healthcare professional.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was 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:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th Street SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  The employer requires 1/2-mask elastomeric respirators for operations such as, but not limited to, painting, priming and welding.  The employer requires dust masks for operations such as, but not limited to, sanding.  The employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  This condition exposed employees to respiratory hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i):  Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer permitted employees to improperly store a half-mask elastomeric respirators so that they were not protected from contamination.  A half-mask elastomeric respirator was observed hanging on the side of the toolbox.  A second elastomeric respirator was observed hanging on the wall at the employees workstation.  Neither respirator was being stored in a bag and in compartments or other location to prevent deformation of the facepiece.  Both respirators were exposed to airborne contaminants and dust.  This condition potentially exposed an employee to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k):  The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, annual training for employees required to wear respirators in the workplace:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training for employees required to wear respirators in the workplace.  Employees use half-mask elastomeric respirators and dust masks for painting, welding, and sanding operations.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:  (1)  Why the respirator is necessary and how 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, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;  (4)  How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals for 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 the effective use of respirators; and,  (7)  The general requirements of this section.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  (a)  Warners Auto Body and Sales Inc at 187 14th St SE, Loveland, CO 80537:  On and before February 6, 2012, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals was labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warning regarding the chemicals contained therein.  A secondary container of Painter's Choice Virgin Wash that is used for cleaning spray painting equipment had not been labeled appropriately.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.  Abatement Note:  Each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled with the following information:  (1)  Identity of the hazardous chemical(s); and,  (2)  Appropriate hazard warnings with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical(s).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.