OSHA Inspection: PAINTWORX COLLISION CENTER

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable or combustible liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:    a). On or about 3/6/13, on site, for the employee conducting spray painting operations, the employee dispenses HET Premium Wash Thinner, a Class 2 flammable, by lifting the 5 gallon drum into another container that is drawn into the parts washer.     b). On or about 3/6/13, on site, for the employee conducting mixing operations, the employee dispenses flammables such as Finish 1 Ultimate Overall Clearcoat FC720 (Class 2 flammable) and Finish 1 Hardener Part B FH611 (Class 3 flammable) by lifting the metal containers into another container to be mixed.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 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 (PPE):    a). On or about 3/6/13, on site, for employees using chemicals that contain Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer during spray painting operations. The employer did not conduct a hazard assessment on site in that employees are using latex gloves to work with paints containing isocyanate.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from liquid chemicals, chemical gases or vapors:  a). On or about 3/6/13, on site, for employees using chemicals that contain Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer during spray painting operations. The employer did not provide employees with safety goggles.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use:    a). On or about 3/7/13, on site, for the employee that is required to don a 3M 1/2 mask respirators, while conducting spray paint operations. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a medical evaluation, fit test, and training.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary:   a). On or about 3/7/13, on site, for the employee that is required to don a 3M 1/2 mask respirators, while conducting spray paint operations. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include training.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

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 is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      a). On or about 3/7/13, on site, for the employee that is required to don a 3M 1/2 mask respirators, while conducting spray paint operations. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a medical evaluation.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:  a). On or about 3/7/13, on site, for the employee that is required to don a 3M 1/2 mask respirators, while conducting spray paint operations. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a fit test.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:     a). On or about 3/7/13, on site, for employees conducting spray painting operations and using products such as Crossfire Undercoat Hardener and Finish 1 Hardener, which contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer. The employer, did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program and training.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C326

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). On or about 3/7/13, on site, for employees conducting spray painting operations and using products such as Crossfire Undercoat Hardener and Finish 1 Hardener, which contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer. The employer, did not implement a hazard communication program to include training.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): The employer provided respirators at the request of employees or permitted employees to use their own respirators, the employer did not determine that such respirator use will not in itself create a hazard. The employer did not determine that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer did not provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard"):   a). On or about 3/6/13, on site, for employees using a 3M 07048 N95 respirator, on a voluntary basis, when sanding. The employer did not provide the employee with training and information as outlined in the Appendix D.