OSHA Inspection: CARTER CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  (a) Autobody Shop: On or about February 19, 2013,  a 125 pound compressed gas cylinder, containing argon, was not stored securely to prevent it from falling. (Ref. CGA P-1-1965 Section 3.3.1 referencing 2006 CGA P-1 Section 5.7.4.)

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  a) Autobody - DeVilbiss paint mixing room: On or about February 19, 2013, flammable paint waste material was disposed of in an uncovered plastic trash can which was emptied weekly.   b) Autobody - Shop Area: On or about February 19, 2013 employees were observed discarding paper waste impregnated with flammable body filler into an uncovered, plastic waste receptacle.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

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) Autobody Shop: On or about February 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that a clear space of at least three (3) feet was maintained around the DeVilbiss Paint Booth. Material stored around the booth included cardboard boxes, a leaf blower and filter material.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1488.00 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:  (a) Service Area: On or about June 20, 2013, the employer failed to provide quick drenching facilities for employees that work with CUDA, Super Clean, a corrosive chemical  containing sodium metasilicate, with a pH of 12.5 in 1 percent solution.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(3): Employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as part of the emergency action plan were not provided training in the use of the appropriate equipment:  (a) Autobody Shop: On or about February 19, 2013, employees designated to use portable fire extinguishers to put out excipient stage fires were not provided training on the use of the equipment.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  (a) Service Area: On or about June 20, 2013, the abrasive grinding wheel of an American Forge and Foundry, 8 (eight) inch bench grinder, model number 608, did not include an adjustable tongue guard.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3570.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

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:  Autobody Shop: On or about February 19, 2013, noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not being used to protect adjacent employees from rays generated by MIG welding operations.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    (a) Autobody Shop - Closet Area: On or about February 19, 2013 the employer did not provide clear space to access the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. electric panel board. Access to the panel was obstructed by automotive radiators and automotive hoods.  (b) Service Shop - Western wall: On or about June 20, 2013, the employer did not provide a clear space to access a General Electric, A-series panel board. A trash can and two chairs were stored in front of the panel board.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   (a) Autobody Shop - Electrical Closet Panel :  On or about February 19, 2013, the a 100 amp 120/240V electrical panel box was missing a breaker/blank, leaving a 2.5 inch wide  by 1 inch high opening, approximately 52 inches from the ground exposing employees to electric shock hazards.  (b) Autobody Shop - Panel 1: On or about February 19, 2013, 100 amp electrical panel was missing a knockout cover.  (c) Autobody Shop - Airmaster 2500 power switch: On or about May 16, 2013, the electrical box for the  Airmaster 2500 power switch was missing a knockout cover.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2023.00 · Current $1012.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about February 19, 2013, flexible cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring:  (a) Autobody - Paint Mixing Room: A Sehi computer and a sartorious scale were energized by a relocatable power tap, which was in turn energized an orange extension cord which was in turn energized by another relocatable power tap which was energized by a permanent electric dual receptacle.    (b) Service Area - Employee workstation: A Dell computer, Hewlet Packard printer and a Woofer speaker system were energized by a relocatable power tap, which was energized by a yellow extension cord which was energized by a permanent electric receptacle.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  (a) Service Area - Employee work station: On or about February 19, 2013,  a small unlabeled spray bottle reported to contain C-12 Clean Up, which contains flammable 2-butoxy ethanol was not identified with its contents contained therein.

Issued

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a) Autobody - Paint Preparation Area: On or about February 19, 2013, a small spray bottle identified as 900 (900 Prekleano), which contains flammable naptha and isopropyl alcohol, was not labeled, tagged or marked with the required hazard warning.  b) Service Area - Work station: On or about February 19, 2013,  a small unlabeled spray bottle reported to contain  C-12 Clean Up, which contains flammable 2-butoxy ethanol,  was not labeled, tagged or marked with the required hazard warning.