OSHA Inspection: JJS TRUCK REPAIR & SERVICE LLC

Issued

2013-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings.                    On or about July 17, 2013 employees were exposed to an open pit while performing repairs on trucks.

Issued

2013-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:                      On or about July 17, 2013 the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program for the workplace which chemicals exist.

Issued

2013-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.                       On or about July 17, 2013 employees handling chemicals were not provided with hazard communication training.