OSHA Inspection: STADEL MOTORS, INC.

Issued

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 146022602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):     (a) Recon Shop - The employer did not adequately assess the detailing operation and gloves were not included in the personal protective equipment assessment for employees using chemicals, such as "IMPACT - #6229" and "Buster, Liquid Brake Dust Remover", on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 146022602310

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 Shop - Employees using chemicals, such as "IMPACT - #6229" and "Buster, Liquid Brake Dust Remover", were not provided with eye protection, on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 146022602310

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 Shop - The employer did not provide adequate chemical gloves for employees using chemicals, such as "IMPACT - #6229" and "Buster, Liquid Brake Dust Remover", on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 146022602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person could be 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) Recon Shop - An eyewash station was not provided for employees using chemicals, such as "IMPACT - #6229" and "Buster, Liquid Brake Dust Remover", on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:     (a)  Tire Room - The nitrogen cylinder that was used for the "LeakMaster" machine had a damaged regulator, on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes and was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a)  Recon Shop - The compressed air nozzles used to clean the inside of cars were not reduced to 30 p.s.i., on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

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 Shop - Plastic spray bottles containers of chemicals, such as "IMPACT - #6229" and "Skeeter Eater" were not labeled with the identity for the chemical contained therein, on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding or collapse:  (a)  Tire Room - Equipment stored on the overhead shelf was not adequately secured to prevent it from falling, on or about June 14, 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

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): When there was a defect or evidence of damage that might have exposed an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service, and no employee was allowed to use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe had been made:   (a)  Recon Shop - The outer insulation was missing on the cord supplying power to the Ridgid vacuum, on or about June 14, 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.