OSHA Inspection: WATERBURY TOWING & RECOVERY, INC.

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment        Facility: The employer did not assess the workplace  to determine the necessitate and appropriate type of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees performing various tasks.

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE).    Facility: The employer did not conduct PPE training

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 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:  Car Wash:  The employer did not provide an eyewash or an equivalent where employees were expected to use corrosive chemicals, (including but not limited to), battery acids.

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

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.   Facility: The employer did not establish and implement a written hazard communication program where employees were required to handle and work with chemicals such as, (but not limited to) Diesel 911, Adrex vinyl, Prestone Dex-cool 50/50 and gasoline.

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift.   Facility: The employer did not maintain MSDS's for chemicals, such as (but not limited to)  Diesel 911, Adrex vinyl, Prestone Dex-cool 50/50 and gasoline in which the employees are expected to work with.

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Facility: The employer did not conduct training for the employees  required to handle and work with chemicals such as (but not limited to) Diesel 911, Adrex vinyl, Prestone Dex-cool 50/50 and gasoline.

Issued

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading EXIT:   Facility: The exit doors, were not marked with sign EXIT or similar nature.