OSHA Inspection: WILSON BROWN MOTORS, INC.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily.       (a) Recon Department - The rags containing residue from the "Finish Pro 5000 General Purpose Lacquer Thinner" and "A&L Cosmoline Remover" were not stored in covered metal receptacles, on or about May 31, 2013.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04351660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):       (a) Recon Department - The employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine if any hazards were present that necessitated the use of chemical resistant gloves and eye protection for employees using chemicals, such as "A & L Cosmoline Remover " and "Finish Pro 5000 General Purpose Lacquer Thinner", on or about May 31, 2013.        Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04351660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:      (a) Recon Department - The employer did not ensure that employees used eye protection when using chemicals, such as "A & L Cosmoline Remover " and "Finish Pro 5000 General Purpose Lacquer Thinner", on or about May 31, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04351660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  Employers did not select and require employees 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 abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      (a) Recon Department - The employer did not provide employees with chemical resistant gloves when using chemicals, such as "A & L Cosmoline Remover " and "Finish Pro 5000 General Purpose Lacquer Thinner", on or about May 31, 2013.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:        (a)  Wilson Brown Motors, Inc. dba Hanover Toyota - The employer did not provide fire extinguisher training upon initial employment and annually thereafter, on or about May 31, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04351660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(6) and (f)(7) of this section, 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) and the appropriate hazard warning:    (a) Recon Department - Plastic containers of chemicals, such as "Miracle Green", "Micro Shine Swirl Remover" and "AS Free Dress Non-Silicone Dressing Concentrate" were not labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warning for the chemical contained therein, on or about May 31, 2013.       (b) Recon Department - "Finish Pro 5000 General Purpose Lacquer Thinner" was stored in a container labeled "Paint Clean-Up", on or about May 31, 2013.       (c) Recon Department - "Final Definition" was stored in a container labeled "Last Touch", on or about May 31, 2013.      (d) Recon Department - ""Premium Purple Dressing" was stored in a container labeled "Synthetic Tire Shine", on or about May 31, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04351660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees that included all of the information contained in paragraphs 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):     (a) Recon Department - The employer did not train employees on the physical and health hazards of the chemicals, on the measures employees could use to protect themselves from these chemical hazard and on the workplace labeling requirements, on or about May 31, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(iii): The employer did not include in fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators in the written respiratory protection program:     (a)  Wilson Brown Motor's Inc. dba Hanover Toyota - The employer's Respiratory Protection Program did not include the type of fit test procedures used to fit test employees, on or about May 31, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:    (a)  Wilson Brown Motor's Inc. dba Hanover Toyota - The employer did not conduct annual fit tests for employees required to wear respirators while applying the rustproofing material, on or about May 31, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5): The employer did not conduct respirator training on an annual basis:    (a)  Wilson Brown Motor's Inc. dba Hanover Toyota - The employer did not conduct annual respirator training for employees required to wear respirators while applying the rustproofing material, on or about May 31, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(B): The employer's qualitative or quantitative fit test record did not include the type of fit test performed;     (a)  Wilson Brown Motor's Inc. dba Hanover Toyota - The employer's fit test record did not include the type of fit test done for employees, on or about May 31, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   (a)  Recon Area - Boxes and a work table were placed in front of the electrical boxes, on or about May 31, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.