OSHA Inspection: GOV CAR WASH, LLC

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 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 (PPE29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:     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

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 for employees required to wear PPE such as,  safety glasses coveralls and gloves.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     Facility:  The rotating gear to on the rear of the motor housing was not covered, creating flying chips.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 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 expected to use chemicals, (including but not limited to) Braker, and Desert Dri, and Special Foamer.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals such as, (but not limited to) WD 40, Zep Spirit, and Tuff stuff  foam cleaner were not maintained at the workplace.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 hazard communication training for the employees who were expected to use chemicals, (including but not limited to) Braker, and Desert Dri, and Special Foamer.