OSHA Inspection: ALPINE AUTO BODY INC.

Issued

2013-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1700.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   On or about September 19, 2013, and at times prior, Alpine Auto Body Inc. employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that:  a) Auto lifts were not periodically inspected by qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning.   b) The employer had not trained employees on the safe use and operation of the lifts using the manufacturer's provided instructions.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   a) on or about September 19,2013, and at times prior, Alpine Auto Body Inc. did not ensure that the operator of a Clark CGP-50 forklift was competent to operate a powered industrial truck, as demonstrated by successful completion of training and evaluation.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $1020.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:   a) On or about September 19, 2013, and at times prior, Alpine Auto Body Inc. did not ensure that abrasive wheel guards were constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. In the automotive repair bay, a bench grinder was observed without the required tongue guard. A makeshift plexiglass cover was welded to the upper area of the grinder as a substitute for a proper tongue guard.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable Fire Extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a) On or about September 19,2013, and at times prior, Alpine Auto Body Inc. did not ensure that their portable fire extinguishers were mounted so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries. Fire extinguishers not mounted were observed in the body shop areas, by work benches #2 and #4, exposing employees to fire hazards.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-21 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:    On or about September 19,2013, and at times prior, Alpine Auto Body Inc. did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the shop was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemicals contained therein, exposing employees to contact with chemical hazards.     a) (3) 1-quart plastic spray bottles without labels or tags were observed in the detailing area of the shop. Spray bottles contained chemical cleaners and degreasers. Work space shared by at least two employees.       b) A 1-gallon metal container without labels or tags was observed in one of the cabinets in the painting area. It contained thinner. Work space is shared by at least two employees.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").