OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL COLLISION, INC.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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)	On or about 02/25/13, at the establishment of 10-12 36th Ave. Long Island City, NY    Work rest on a pedestal grinder machinery to the wheel was missing.    A Craftman bench grinder did not have a work rest to support items when the stone was in use.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)	On or about 02/25/13, at the establishment of 10-12 36th Ave. Long Island City, NY    The distance between an abrasive wheel periphery and adjustable tongue at the top on the pedestal grinder machinery was approximately 1/2 inches.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 02/12/13, at 10-12 36th Ave. Long Island City, NY    Employer issued half face dual cartridge negative pressure respirator/N95 to employees to be used for entry into spray booth. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee is required to wear respirator.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that each employee using a tight fitting face piece respirator was fit test prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator face piece (size, model or make) is used and at least annually thereafter and after each use:  a) On or about 02/12/13, at 10-12 36th Ave. Long Island City, NY  Employer issued half face dual cartridge negative pressure respirators/N95 to employees to be used for entry into spray booth/ inside the shop. The employer did not ensure each employee using a tight-fitting face piece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k) (1) (i): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators in accordance with this paragraph:    a) On or about 02/12/13, at 10-12 36th Ave. Long Island City, NY    Employer issued half face dual cartridge negative pressure respirators to employees to be used for painting in spray booth. The employer did not provide effective training to the affected employees.   ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.