OSHA Inspection: T R AUTO DETAILING

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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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) Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop - On or about May 16, 2013, the employer failed to complete a hazard assessment to determine the proper personal protective equipment  for employee use.  Employees worked with chemicals such as but not limited to 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K.,  a corrosive chemical with a pH of 2.5, which contains hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid and requires the use of chemical gloves.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a) Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop: On or about May 16, 2013, the employer failed to require employees to use heavy chemical gloves, such as but not limited to butyl or heavy vinyl when employees worked with 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K.,  a corrosive chemical with a pH of 2.5 containing hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:  (a) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop -  On or about May 16, 2013,  when employees used ARDEX-  6230 A.T.T.A.C.K.,  a corrosive chemical with a pH of 2.5, which contains hydrofluoric acid, the employer failed to provide an approved antidote for hydrofluoric acid skin absorption, such as but limited to zephiran chloride.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop: On or about May 16, 2013, the employer failed to provide quick drenching facilities for employees that work with ARDEX- 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K.,  a corrosive chemical with a pH of 2.5, which contains hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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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:  (a) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop : On or about May 16, 2013, flexible cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring:  A Sharp carousel microwave was being energized by a relocatable power tap that was energized by an orange extension cord, which was energized through a permanent electric wall receptacle (daisy chaining).

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 20852310

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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) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop: On or about May 16, 2013, the employer failed to develop and implement a hazard communication program. Employees worked with extremely corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to  ARDEX- 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K., which contains hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop - On or about May 16, 2013, a five (5) gallon container reported to contain 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K, which contains sulfuric, hydrofluoric and phosphoric acid was not labeled, tagged or marked with its contents contained therein.  (b) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop - On or about May 16, 2013, a  two (2) gallon spray container, reported to contain 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K, which contains sulfuric, hydrofluoric and phosphoric acid was not labeled, tagged or marked with its contents contained therein.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 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) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop - On or about May 16, 2013, a five (5) gallon container reported to contain 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K, which contains sulfuric, hydrofluoric and phosphoric acid was not labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warning. A.T.T.A.C.K. has a pH of 2.5.  (b) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop - On or about May 16, 2013, a  two (2) gallon spray container, reported to contain 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K, which contains sulfuric, hydrofluoric and phosphoric acid was not labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warning. A.T.T.A.C.K. has a pH of 2.5.

Issued

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Rear Bay Area of Carter Chevrolet Autobody Shop - On or about May 16, 2013, employees who worked with hazardous chemicals had not received training on the hazards associated with the chemicals nor on which protective measures were required when working with those chemicals. Employees worked with chemicals such as but not limited to 6230 A.T.T.A.C.K, which contains sulfuric, hydrofluoric and phosphoric acid.