OSHA Inspection: WIL'S BODY SHOP, INC.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i): Opening(s) from inside flammable and combustible storage room(s) into other rooms or buildings were not provided with noncombustible liquid-tight, raised seal or ramp at least 4 inches in height or approved self-closing fire doors:   (a)  On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees exposed to fire hazards where over 200 gallons of flammable paints and solvents are stored in an indoor storage room for greater than 30 days at the auto body shop located at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii): Electrical wiring and equipment located in inside storage rooms used for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100° F (37.8° C), were not approved under subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2, Hazardous Locations:   (a)  On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees exposed to fire hazards where over 200 gallons of flammable paints and solvents were stored in an indoor storage room with unapproved electrical equipment such as an electric heater, thermostat control, light switch, and electric outlets at the auto body shop located at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Every inside flammable and combustible liquid storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system:   (a) On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees exposed to fire and health hazards where over 200 gallons of flammable paints and solvents are stored in a flammable liquid storage room for greater than 30 days at the auto body shop located at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D, locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:   (a) On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the fluorescent lighting in the small spray room was not intrinsically safe, at the auto body shop located at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity:   (a) On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards when transferring solvent from a 55-gallon drum into portable containers in the flammable storage room located at the auto body shop at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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) On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees exposed to safety and health hazards where hazardous chemicals such as paint and solvents are regularly used at the auto body shop located at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.

Issued

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   (a) On March 24, 2014, and dates prior to, for employees who were required to wear respirators while painting at the auto body shop located at 6807 Highway 32 South in Lisbon, North Dakota.   Abatement Note:      A minimally acceptable respiratory protection program shall include all of the following requirements:      1.  Written standard operating procedures governing the selection and use of respirators shall be established.      2.  Only approved respirators shall be used.  Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed.      3.  Respirators must be provided free-of-charge where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.      4.  Employers must provide (free-of-charge) a medical evaluation to determine each employee's fitness to wear a respirator before initial use.      5.  Before initial respirator use, fit testing is required for all employees using negative or positive pressure tight-fitting respirators where such respirators are required by OSHA or where the employer requires the use of such a respirator.      6.  The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use of respirators and their limitations.      7.  Surveillance of work area conditions and degree of employee exposure or stress shall be conducted.      8.  Employer must ensure the use of respirators where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.      9.  Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected to keep them in a sanitary condition.      10.  Respirators shall be stored in a clean and sanitary location to prevent damage and contamination.      11.  Respirators shall be inspected during cleaning and repaired when necessary.      12.  There shall be regular inspection and evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness of the program.      13.  Compressed breathing air must meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing air.      14.  The employer must establish and retain medical evaluations and fit-testing records.