OSHA Inspection: APPLEWOOD AUTO BODY, INC.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment or a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards:      a)  On or about February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards because the employer did not ensure that supplementary stands were used to equalize and stabilize vehicles while employees worked below them on the automobile lift.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed to the building:      a)  On or about February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by or crushed-by hazards when they entered the office where shop materials were stored on the ceiling/roof structure.  The employer had not posted the load rating for the roof structure.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Class I liquids shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected:    a)  On or about February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while they pumped flammable liquids (thinner) from drums into containers which were not bonded to the fill stem.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 18, 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 February 21, 2012, 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

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 February 22, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program and provide training to employees who used respirators to protect themselves from isocyanates, methylene chloride, 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, fit tests and basic training in respirator selection, use, cleaning, storage and maintenance.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):  Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in the activities covered by this section:      a)  On or about February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards and amputations because the employer did not develop adequate energy control procedures and ensure that they were understood and used by employees.  Energy isolating devices were not utilized by all employees who performed hazardous tasks such as cleaning the inside of ventilation ducts next to the blades of the ventilation fan.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

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:    a)  On or about February 21, 2012, 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

Apr 4, 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 February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the unguarded blades of the paint booth ventilation stack fan because the employer had removed a piece of the duct cover.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 February 21, 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

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):  When there was a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made:    a)  On or about February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because the employer did not remove from service and replace electrical cords that had damaged outer insulation.  Electrical cords that powered a ceiling fan and a chop saw had damaged outer insulation that exposed the inner insulation.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

Apr 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while they used an electrical extension cord that was missing a grounding pin.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 February 21, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to unknown concentrations of methylene chloride because the employer failed to conduct an initial exposure assessment for the painter that sometimes used Klean Strip Aircraft Remover, which contained methylene chloride, to remove paint from auto body parts.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 18, 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 February 21, 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 paint and body shop.