OSHA Inspection: ARS FLEET SERVICE

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 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 were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     a) 300 E. Ayre Street, Newport, DE (Shop) - Employees are required to use corrosive cleansers, degreasers such as but not limited to Morado Super Cleaner and T'N'T Truck & Trailer Wash, without an emergency eyewash station.  The employees use the chemicals on a daily basis.  This exposes the employees to potential eye/face injuries.  The violation was observed on or about March 11, 2014.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employees. This transmittal of information was not accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets and employee training:        a) 300 E. Ayre Street, Newport, DE - The employer did not ensure the employees were provided with information and hazards associated with corrosive chemicals including cleansers, solvents, degreasers such as Morado Super Cleaner and T'N'T Truck & Trailer Wash, and propane, gasoline used at the site.  Employer did not have a written hazard communication program or provide employee training.  The employees use the chemicals on a daily basis.  The violation was observed on or about March 11, 2014.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer was not responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  a) 300 E. Ayre Street, Newport, DE - Fire extinguishers on site were not inspected or maintained as required.  The employees work in the area on a daily basis.  This exposed the employees to potential fire hazards.  The violation was observed on or about March 11, 2014.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section were not visually inspected monthly:   a) 300 E. Ayre Street, Newport, DE - Fire extinguishers were not inspected monthly as required.  The employees work in the area on a daily basis.  This exposed the employees to potential fire hazards.  The violation was observed on or about March 11, 2014.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check.  The employer did not record the annual maintenance date and retain this records:   a) 300 E. Ayre Street, Newport, DE - Fire extinguishers were not inspected annually as required.  The employees work in the area on a daily basis.  This exposed the employee to potential fire hazards.  The violation was observed on or about March 11, 2014.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation:   a) 300 E. Ayre Street, Newport, DE - Employees are required to use a CAT forklift Model: T-30D, Serial: A-33645 without being provided training and evaluation.  The employees use the equipment on a daily basis to move equipment and materials in the shop.  This exposed the employees to potential injuries from improper use.  The violation was observed on or about March 11, 2014.