OSHA Inspection: PREMIERE TRUCK ACCESSORIES, INC. DBA CUSTOM TRUCK

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    a)  On or about May 30, the employer had not certified that a personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been performed.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were using latex gloves while handling bed-liner components containing isocyanates and solvents containing toluene, methanol, and acetone.    Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s).    a)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have a safety data sheet for Ameraguard bed liner components.    b)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have a safety data sheet for OMNI MS251 solvent.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

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 did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.     a)  Spray Booth:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear tight-fitting supplied air respirators while conduct spray bed liner operations.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form.     a)  Spray booth:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not evaluate exposure levels of airborne contaminants produced during spray bed liner operations.    Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

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)  Spray booth:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employees required to use tight-fitting supplied air respirators were not provided with medical evaluations.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

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.    a)  Spray booth:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee required to use a tight-fitting supplied air respirator was not fit tested prior to its use.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):  The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function.    a)  Spray booth:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer permitted an employee with long facial hair to use a tight-fitting respirator.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the general requirements of this section.    a)  Spray booth:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee required to wear a tight-fitting respirator was not trained on the general requirements of a respiraory protection program.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.