OSHA Inspection: THORNTON CHEVROLET, INC.

Issued

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2730.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070107390109130X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9):  A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a) Southwest corner of the Auto Body Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, an employee, spray finishing auto body parts, was working in a spray booth without a clear space of 3 feet on all sides kept free from storage and combustible debris, including but not limited to an oxygen and acetylene welding torch.      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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2730.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    a) Paint Storage Room - On or about December 13, 2012, an employee, mixing auto body paint containing isocyanates, skin-sensitizing chemicals, was inadequately protected from the solvent residues in that only latex gloves were provided rather than the MSDS recommended Butyl Rubber, Nitrile Rubber, or Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) gloves.      b) South end of the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, an employee, spray finishing auto body parts with isocyanate-containing coatings, was not protected from spray finishing residues because chemical-resistant shoe covers were not provided.      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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a) Center of the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, employees, working in the auto body shop, were exposed to welding arc flashes and ultraviolet radiation because welding shields or screens were not used to protect the employees from in situ arc welding repairs on automobile frames.   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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 007025879130X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  a) Center of the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, an employee, arc welding the automobile parts with the Miller arc welder, was not protected from the welding sparks because heat and spark-resistant arm protection or fire retardant shirt was not provided.    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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1365.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a) In the Auto Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, employees, fixing automobiles, were using abrasive wheels without a properly adjusted work rest in that the work rest of the Black & Decker Automotive Series 6820 Heavy Duty 1/3 Amp 8-inch Bench Grinder, SN 8824 was spaced one-half inch from the abrasive wheel.      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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) In the Auto Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, employees, fixing automobiles, were using abrasive wheels without a properly adjusted tongue guard in that the tongue guard of the Black & Decker Automotive Series 6820 Heavy Duty 1/3 Amp 8-inch Bench Grinder, SN 8824 was spaced one-half inch from the abrasive wheel.    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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00701073258790109130

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:    a) In the Auto Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, the employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f) Labels, (g) Material Safety Data Sheets, and (h) Training was being met for employees using chemicals such as but not limited to Mobil motor oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and wiper washer fluid.     b) In the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, the employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f) Labels, (g) Material Safety Data Sheets, and (h) Training was being met for employees using chemicals such as but not limited to oxygen, acetylene, welding fumes, Methyl Amyl Ketone (MAK), 1,4-Chlorotribenzofluorine, Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate [MDI], Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI/HMDI), toluene, xylenes, ethyl benzene, respirable silica, and particulates not otherwise regulated [PNOR] dust.    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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00701073258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    a) In the Auto Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, the employer had not identified the appropriate hazard warnings, including but not limited to words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof in order to provide employees with specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemicals in the water jugs, containing wiper washer fluid and the cut-off jug bottom, containing motor oil soaking lifters.      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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00701073258790109130

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 were in their work area(s):   a) In the Auto Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, the employer had not maintained at the workplace copies of the required material safety data sheets for the hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Mobil motor oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and wiper washer fluid and had not ensured that they were readily accessible during each work shift.  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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00701073258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) In the Auto Shop - On or about December 13, 2012, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the physical and health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Mobil motor oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and wiper washer fluid.     b) In the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the physical and health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI), respirable silica, toluene, xylenes, and ethyl benzene.      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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00701073258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) South end of the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, the employer required the use of a 3M hooded tight-fitting full faced powered air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and dust prefilters, and had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program, including, but not limited to a medical fitness evaluation; annual respiratory protection fit testing, and training in the proper use and limitations, care for, cleaning, disinfecting, and storage of, respiratory hazards requiring respirator use, and possible health hazards involved in using respiratory protective equipment for employees spray finishing auto body parts.    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

2013-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00701073258790109130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a) In the Auto Body Shop - On or about January 8, 2013, employees, repairing and refurbishing automobiles, were voluntarily using dust masks as respiratory protection without being trained on the contents of 29 CFR Part 1910.134 Appendix D.  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.