OSHA Inspection: WALTER'S AUTO SPECIALTIES, INC.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I liquids were  dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container electrically interconnected:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, employees were not protected from injury from fires and explosions from potential sparking from static electricity while pouring flammable thinner from a 55 gallon drum into containers where the drum was not grounded nor were the containers electrically interconected to the drum.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, employees were not provided with protective clothing, such as, but not limited to, acid resistant aprons, while handling and pouring battery acid.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, the employer had not completed an effective assessment of the workplace to determine if hazards were present that necessitated the use of personal protective equipment and did not verify that this was completed through written certification.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, employees were not provided with effective eye and face protection to protect them from splashing acid during handling and pouring of battery acid.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $500 Reduced

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 April 9, 2012, employees were not provided with a suitable eye wash station for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes where employees work with corrosive materials including battery acid.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that all powered industrial truck operators at the site had completed the required forklift training.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, employees were not protected fro mcrushing injuries while operating a powered industrial truck at the site in that, the operator restraint system (seat belt) was not being used during operation.    Abatement Note:  One feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to instruct employees on and enforce the use of operator restraint systems in accordance with manufacturer requirements while operating the powered industrial truck.    Abatment Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $867 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, employees were using an extension cord with a damaged outer jacket to power a heat gun.    Abatement Note: Corrected during inspection.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, the employer had not implemented an effective housekeeping program at the facility to maintain all surfaces as free as practicable from accumulations of lead.  Surface wipe samples were collected during the inspection from the floor and other surfaces in the battery room which yielded results of high levels of lead (up to 7368 ug).    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 7, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible:    a)  On or about April 9, 2012 and at times prior, dry-sweeping methods were used to clean the floor of the battery room where accumulations of lead dust were present, which could lead to further propagation of dust throughout the facility and employee exposure.