OSHA Inspection: MARCA INC. D/B/A LUCKY AUTO BODY

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10): Transparent panels used for illumination of spray booth(s) did not effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit(s) were located:     a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Fluorescent lights not of the noncombustible type used for illumination were located in the spraying area.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(3): Space-heating appliances, steampipes, or hot surfaces shall not be located in a spraying area where deposits of combustible residues may readily accumulate:    a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Two ceiling mounted Modine heaters were located in spraying area.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    A refrigerator and radio was located in areas where flammable paints and finishes are used while performing autobody work.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    An oxygen cylinder was in storage with three (3) acetylene cylinders.    b) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    An oxygen and acetylene cylinder with regulators attached were stored together on a cylinder cart.  The cylinders were used on 02/21/2012 to repair a muffler.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:    a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees were provided with and required to wear 3M N95 and Sperian half-face negative pressure respirators while performing sanding and spraying operations during autobody repair.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees were provided with and required to wear 3M N95 and Sperian half-face negative pressure respirators while performing sanding and spraying operations during autobody repair.  Employees were not provided with a medical evaluation prior to respirator use.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees were provided with and required to wear 3M N95 and Sperian half-face negative pressure respirators while performing sanding and spraying operations during autobody repair.  Employees were not fit tested prior to initial use, and annually thereafter.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees required to use respirators as required by (k)(1) through (vii) of the standard:    a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees were provided with and required to wear 3M N95 and Sperian half-face negative pressure respirators while performing sanding and spraying operations during autobody repair were not trained.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees handle products to include oxygen, acetylene, gasoline and Deltron PPG automovie finishes which contain hazardous substances while performing auto body repair.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1. Labeling and other forms of warning.   2. Material Safety Data Sheets.  3. Employee information and training will be met.  4. A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  5. The methods used by the employer to inform employees of the hazard on non-routine tasks.  6. In addition, the methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of:      a. any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplaces normal operating    conditions;      b. any precautionary measures that need to be taken in foreseeable emergencies and;       c. the labeling system used in the workplace.  7. Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organ, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:     a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees handle products to include oxygen, acetylene, gasoline and Deltron PPG automovie finishes which contain hazardous substances while performing auto body repair.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1093.19.

Issued

2012-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     a) On or about 02/23/2012 - establishment, 148-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees handle products to include oxygen, acetylene, gasoline and Deltron PPG automovie finishes which contain hazardous substances while performing auto body repair.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    Employees shall be informed of:    1. The requirements of this section.  2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present.  3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least:    1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.  2. The physical health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  5. Methods and observations that may be used to recognize hazardous substances that may be introduced into the work environment by other employers/employees at multi-employer worksites.