OSHA Inspection: WIZARD OF WAX AUTO DETAILING

Issued

2013-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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) Worksite, Auto Detailing Shop: Employee with the title of Auto Detailer using hazardous products (Brake Away, Spot-Chek, etc.) which contain corrosive ingredients such as, but not limited to Hydroflouric and Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide was not provided  with eye and face protection; on or about 10/7/13.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a) Worksite, Auto Detailing Shop: Employee with the title of Auto Detailer who used hazardous products (Brake Away, Spot-Chek, etc.) which contain corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Hydroflouric and Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide was not provided with appropriate hand protection; on or about 10/7/13.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    a) Worksite, Auto Detailing Shop: An eye wash station was not provided for employee when using hazardous products (Brake Away, Spot-Chek, etc.) which contain corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Hydroflouric and Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide to clean and detail cars; on or about 10/7/13.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:    a) At the worksite, the employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for the employee with the title of Auto Detailer who uses and is exposed to hazardous products, such as, but not limited to Spot-Chek, Brake Away which contain Hydroflouric Acid, Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide; on or about 10/7/13.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:         a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:            Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer            or other responsible party;         b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;         c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.         d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:              Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.            The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.              The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.              The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;         e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program            and         f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.     For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:         a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.         b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.         c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

2013-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Worksite: Employer did not maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for employee with the title of Auto Detailer who used and were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited Spot-Chek, Brake Away which contain Hydroflouric and Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide; on or about 10/7/13.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) At the worksite, Employee with the titlle of Auto Detailer who used and was exposed to chemical products such as, but not limited to Spot-Chek, Brake Away which contain Hydroflouric and Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide was not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to these chemicals; on or about 10/7/13.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.