OSHA Inspection: FINAL TOUCH-DENT PROS, INC.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees transferring and using concentrated all-purpose cleaners and wheel brighteners, were not required to wear chemical gloves and skin protection.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not assessed the hazards of the wheel brightening chemicals being used.     (b)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not assessed the hazards of the all-purpose cleaning chemicals being used.   Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees transferring and using concentrated all-purpose cleaners and wheel brighteners, were not required to wear eye and face protection.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  (a)  Detail bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were provided and used respiratory protection, 3M" Dual Cartridge Respirator Assembly 07192, Organic Vapor/P95, for detailing vehicles.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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)  Detail bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were provided and used respiratory protection, 3M" Dual Cartridge Respirator Assembly 07192, Organic Vapor/P95, for detailing vehicles.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.134(k)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of elements specified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) through (vii).    (a)  Detail bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were provided and used respiratory protection, 3M" Dual Cartridge Respirator Assembly 07192, Organic Vapor/P95, for detailing vehicles.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 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)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees washing vehicles and using cleaners and wheel brighteners.   (b)  Detail bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees detailing vehicles.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  (a)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees using Dyna Brite, wheel brightener.  (b)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees using Markleen, all purpose cleaner.  (c)  Detail bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees detailing vehicles with Profog, SAR, Purple Tire Dressing, XP Blue, and XP Renew-It.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Wash bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees washing vehicles and using cleaners and wheel brighteners.    (b)  Detail bay, on or about July 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees detailing vehicles.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.