OSHA Inspection: BODILY RV, INC.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii): Open flames were permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage areas:   (a) In the detail supply shed located  on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto,  flammable liquids, including acrysol, were stored and dispensed within 10 feet of an open flame used to heat a Hotsy, water heater.    NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) In the detail storage shed on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto,  containers of flammable liquids,  including Acrysol, and other materials (boxes, paints, cleaners, and empty food/drink containers) were allowed to accumulate on floors and throughout the storage areas exposing employees to hazards associated with tripping, fire, explosion and/or pest harborage.   NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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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) In the detail supply shed located  on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the power transmission pulley for the hotsy stationary hot water system was unguarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.  NOTE: Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) In the detail area on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, Employees were exposed to injuries associated with hazardous chemicals, including hydrofluoric acid, while mixing, pouring and using engaged in cleaning activities without appropriate personal protective equipment, including nitrile gloves, chemical resistant aprons and a respirator with acid gas cartridge.    (b) In the chemical storage area north west of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, Employees were exposed to injuries associated with hazardous chemicals, including hydrofluoric acid, while mixing, pouring and using engaged in cleaning activities without appropriate personal protective equipment, including nitrile gloves and chemical resistant aprons.    NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   (a) In the detail area on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries associated with pouring, mixing and using Mark V Wheel Brite containing hydrofluoric acid, while engaged in cleaning activities without appropriate protective eyewear such as goggles.   (b) In the chemical storage area north west of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries associated with hazardous chemicals while mixing, pouring and using during cleaning activities without appropriate protective eyewear such as goggles.   NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:   (a) In the detail area on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to certify in writing an evaluation of hazards associated with cleaning materials used by employees  while cleaning vehicles had been performed.   NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 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) In the service building and throughout: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to develop, implement, or maintain written programs to describe how requirements for labeling, material safety data sheets, and employee training concerning hazardous materials would be met.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  (a) In the service building and throughout: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide a list of hazardous chemicals.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) In the detail area on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to cleaning agents, containing corrosives, caustics, flammable vapors, and carcinogens  without effective information and training concerning specific chemical hazards.   NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:   (a) In the detail area on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to cleaning agents, containing corrosives, caustics, flammable vapors, and carcinogens  without the required MSDS for every chemical.   Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 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) In the detail storage shed on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees engaged in cleaning activities using Mark V Wheel Brite, containing hydrofluoric acid did not wear respiratory protection as required by the manufacturer in the material safety data sheet.   NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:   (a) In the detail storage shed on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed  to identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards associated with employees engaged in cleaning activities using Mark V Wheel Brite, containing hydrofluoric acid.    NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   (a) In the detail storage shed on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed  to provide a medical evaluation to employees engaged in cleaning activities using Mark V Wheel Brite, containing hydrofluoric acid, which requires respirator use as per the material safety data sheet.     NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):   (a) In the detail storage shed on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide fit testing for employees engaged in cleaning activities using Mark V Wheel Brite, containing hydrofluoric acid, which requires respiratory protection per the material safety data sheet.           NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  (a) In the detail storage shed on the south side of the service building: On July 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed  to provide training to employees required to wear respirators while engaged in cleaning activities using Mark V Wheel Brite, which contains hydrofluoric acid.          NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.