OSHA Inspection: MARBLE'S AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2):  Open flame(s) or spark producing equipment, not separated by a partition, were located within 20 feet of spraying area(s):    a)  Steve's Room, on or about 2/15/12: Spark producing equipment was located within 20 feet of spraying area. Equipment includes but is not limited to: rado and extension cords.     b)  Ron's Room, on or about 2/17/12:  spark producing equipment was located within 20 feet of spraying area. Equipment includes but is not limited to: flourscent lights; non-approved wiring throughout spraying area and non-approved duplex receptacles.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):  Electrical wiring and equipment outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partitions, did not conform to the provisions for Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations:     a)  Ron's Area, on or about 2/17/12: Electrical wiring and equipment including but not limited to: non-explosion proof lights; non-approved wiring throughout spray paint area and non-approved receptacles did not conform to the provisions for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Apr 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3):  Rags or waste impregnated with finishing material were not deposited in metal waste cans immediately after use and were not disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift:    a)  Steve's Room, on or about 2/15/12: Rags and/or waste containing painting material were disposed of in an open 55 gallon plastic drum and was not disposed of at least daily.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)  Employer did not establish nor implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures when respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer:    a)  Paint Area, on or about 2/15/12: Employer had not established a written respirator protection program when employees were required to wear half face air purifying respirators.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  Employees required to wear negative pressure respirators were not provided with a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator:    a)  Painting Areas, on or about 2/15/12: Employees required to wear half face air purifying respirators had not been provided with a medical evaluation.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  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) was used, and at least annually thereafter:    a)   Painting Areas, on or about 2/15/12:  Employees required to wear half face air purifying respirators had not been fit tested.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k):  The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, and annual (or more often if necessary) training to employees who are required to use respirators:    a)  Painting Area, on or about 2/15/12: Employees are required to wear Bink half face air purifying respirators and had not received respirator training, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Apr 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a)  Compressor Room on or about 2/15/12:  Pace Maker Air Compressor junction box was missing the cover, exposing engergized parts.    b)  Ron's Room, on or about 2/17/12:  Duplex outlet had a broken cover, exposing energized parts.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(iv):  Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:    a)  Mechanic Shop, on or about 2/15/12: Access to a breaker panel box was blocked by several miscellaneous items to include but not limited to: buckets; boxes; and tools.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Apr 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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; specifically:       1)  Labeling and other forms of warning;       2)  MSDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite;       3)  Employee training and information.    The written program must also include:                    (a)  A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite.                  (b)  Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.                  (c)  Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards.        a)  Throughout the facility, on our about 2/17/12: A written hazard communication program was not developed for the employees who work with hazardous materials including but not limited to: gasoline; oil; windor washer fluid; PPG paints and epoxy and Sherman Williams Paint.

Issued

Apr 10, 2012

Abate by

Apr 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:      a)  Throughout the facility, on or about 2/15/12:  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to: gasoline; oil; window washer fluid; PPG Paint and Epoxy and Sherman Williams Paint and were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2).