OSHA Inspection: OWEN FARICY MOTOR COMPANY

Issued

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard(s) identified:    a) On or about September 10, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not select and/or use the type of personal protective equipment that would protect the employee from an identified hazard. Employees in the detailing area were supplied with medical latex gloves while working with acid wheel cleaner. Gloves provided were not appropriate for working with chemical substances.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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) On or about September 10, 2013, and at times prior, employer did not ensure that employees exposed to injurious corrosive materials had suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes. The permanently mounted eye wash station in the detailing area, was not operational at the time of inspection.          Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use:   a)  On or about September 10, 2013 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fire hazards. A portable fire extinguisher was observed on top of work bench #13. Fire extinguisher was not mounted, located or identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use.           Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) On or about September 10, 2013, and at times prior, employer did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. The compressed air nozzle in the detailing area of the shop was measured at a pressure of 126 p.s.i. exposing employees to compressed air release hazards.           Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about September 10,2013, and at times prior, employer did not ensure that all flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided preventing pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. The cable connecting a Dayton 5K966H pressure washer in the detailing area of the shop showed signs of strain at the plug.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): 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) contained therein:    a) On or about September 10,2013, and at times prior, 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 chemicals contained therein. An unlabeled 5-gallon container with radiator coolant was observed by work bench #7 of the service area. Work space is shared by at least two employees.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.