OSHA Inspection: R & J AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Mar 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    (a)  Battery Picking and Staging Areas:  Employees handled automotive batteries that were leaking sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid was present on shelving used to store batteries.  The employer did not require employees to use eye protective equipment (e.g., splash proof goggles or equivalent); on or about 2/19/14.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Mar 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $900 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    (a)  Battery Picking and Staging Areas:  Employees handled automotive batteries that were leaking sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid was present on shelving used to store batteries.  The employer did not require employees to use chemical resistant gloves (e.g., nitrile or equivalent); or about 2/19/14.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

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)  Battery Picking and Staging Areas:  Employees handled automotive batteries containing concentrated sulfuric acid and the employer did not develop and implement and a written hazard communication program; on or about 2/19/14.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

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)  Battery Picking and Staging Areas:  Employees handled automotive batteries containing concentrated sulfuric acid and the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees; on or about 2/19/14.