OSHA Inspection: COLONIAL AUTO CARE

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 (PPE):    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not assess hazards and determine what PPE would effectively protect employees, including  but not limited to safety glasses, and gloves, thereby exposing employees to possible injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees:    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not provide personal protective equipment to employee(s) who performed work that included the dismantling of automobiles, where the employees were exposed to sharp metal edges, rust, dirt and oily debris, and hazardous materials including gasoline and lubricants, thereby exposing the employee(s) to possible injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck, the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by (l)(5):    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not provide a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace, to employee(s) who operated a Nissan Optimum 40 Forklift (SN: CPJ02-9P6939) to move automobile parts, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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 use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or other means listed under this provision:    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - Employee(s) performed automobile work in the lift bay where a cover for an energized 120 volt electrical enclosure located on the Southeast wall was not installed, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4):  Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Lift Bay Area - Employee(s) operated the shop lighting in the lift bay area by operating the light switch mounted on the wall.  The faceplate for the light switch was not installed which exposed the employee(s) to the energized 110 volt conductors, thereby exposing the employee(s) to electrical shock injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    (b)  Colonial Auto Care, Main Entrance Area - Employee(s) operated the shop lighting in the main entrance area by operating the light switch mounted on the wall.  The faceplate for the light switch was not installed which exposed the employee(s) to the energized 110 volt conductors, thereby exposing the employee(s) to electrical shock injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not 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:    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - Employees performed work where daily duties exposed the employees to chemicals, including but not limited to engine oil, transmission fluid, gasoline, diesel fuel, and battery acid.  The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program to ensure the safe usage, transfer, and disposal of materials, thereby exposing the employees to possible injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard had been introduced into their work area:    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not inform and train employees on the hazards of the products and chemicals that employees were required to use, including but not limited to engine oil, transmission fluid, gasoline, diesel fuel, and battery acid, thereby exposing employees to possible injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $1,600 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)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and bodies for employees who routinely handle automotive batteries, thereby exposing the employees to possible burns and eye injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    COLONIAL AUTO CARE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.151(c), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310842570, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 31, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3960 JONESTOWN ROAD, HARRISBURG, PA 17109.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:      (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers to employees for use, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible burn injuries, on or about August 13, 2012.    COLONIAL AUTO CARE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310842570, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 31, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3960 JONESTOWN ROAD, HARRISBURG, PA 17109.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1):  Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:    (a)  Colonial Auto Care, Facility Wide - The employer did not maintain the employee restroom area in a sanitary condition, thereby exposing employees to possible illness and infection, on or about August 13, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.