OSHA Inspection: ALL NEW BODY SHOP

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile body parts storage room, the exit routes were blocked by a clothing rack and automobile body parts, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:   a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile spray area, the lighting fixtures used to illuminate the spray area were not explosion-proof, exposing employees to fire hazards.   b. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile spray area, the electrical outlets use to power ventilation and portable lights were not explosion proof, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8): Portable lamp(s) were used in the spraying area(s) during spraying operations:  a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile spray area, portable lamps were used during spraying operations, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile body shop lobby area, the main lighting panel for the building had missing knock outs and was not effectively closed, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.107(f)(4): An adequate supply of suitable portable fire extinguishers were not installed near all spraying areas:   a. On or about May 15, 2013, in or around the automobile spray area, there were no portable fire extinguishers available, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and the paint storage rooms:   a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile spray area, "No Smoking" signs were not posted, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a. On or about May 2013, in the automobile body shop, the portable (H2O) water/air pressurized fire extigusiher was not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  b. On or about May 2013, in the automobile body shop lobby area, the 5-pound ABC dry chemical fire extingusher was not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:   a. On or About May 15, 2013, the automobile spray area was not kept free from accumaltion of hazardous chemicals, empty containers, there were flammable/combustible materials  left out, corrosives were stored with oxidizers, exposing employees to trip and fire hazards.   b. On or about May 15, 2013, the automobile parts storage area was not kept free from accumulation of paint over spray, gasoline, equipment, clothing, and household goods, exposing employees to pest harborage, trip and fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile repair area, the drive pulley of the Ingersoll Rand vertical air compressor was not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the drive pulley.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1): The employer did not post and keep posted OSHA notices informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor:      a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile body shop, the employer did not post and keep posted OSHA notices informing employees of protections and obligations provided for in the Act.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a. On May 15, 2013, in the automobile spray area, employees required to use respiratory protection while mixing paints, surface prep/sanding of automobile body parts did not have a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:  a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile spray area, there was a resprirator available for use that was designated for use by employees that was not cleaned and disinfected.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(b): First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:  a. On or about May 15, 2013, in the automobile body shop, there were no first aid supplies.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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. On or about May 15, 2013, in the paint mixing area, there were no eye wash stations, exposing employees to eye injury.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a. On or about May 15, 2013, the employer did not have a written hazardous communications program for chemicals the employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to: Serion Elsia Sodium Hydrochloride, Glasurit 11-4E-470, OSHPO phosphric acid, shimrin base PBC 100-108 nbutyle acetone, full bases methyle isobutyle ketone.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a. On or about May 15, 2013, the employer did not maintain a copy of safety data sheets for chemicals such as: Serion Elsia Classic Sodium Hydrochloride, Sodium Azide, Glasurit 11-4E, OSHPO phosphoric acid, Shiminron PBC 100-108 Nbutyle acetone, Full Base Coat Methyl Isobutyle Ketone, Thinner, Gun Wash, Platimum Refinsh Classic Clear Coat, Mason Base Coat, Matrix Base Coat, Tamco Primer.