OSHA Inspection: DISCOUNT BODY SHOP

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):   In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:  On or about February 22, 2012, the employer did not develop and/or implement a respirator protection program for the employees using respirators while painting, exposing the employees the health risks of inhalation of the paints and other products used.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the employer has developed and/or implemented a respiratory protection program.

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):   Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function.  On or about February 22, 2012, the employees utilizing 3M respirators with facial hair while performing sanding and/or painting operations, exposing the employees to inhalation hazards from the fumes and dust.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the employer has ensured each employee is without facial hair that interfers with the seal of the respirator.

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):   Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning,material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  On or about Februaury 22, 2012, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a copy of the hazard communication program for the employees, exposing the employees to paints and other chemicals.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the employer has developed, implemented and/or maintained a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8):   The employer shall not remove or deface existing labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals, unless the container is immediately marked with the required information.  On or about February 22, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the containers used for the degreaser were properly labeled with the appropriate contents of each container, exposing the employees to inhalation and absorption hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the containers are properly labeled for employee use.