OSHA Inspection: B&B AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2085

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)  B&B Automotive - Detail Shop - Employees utilizing Custom Wheel Brightener to clean vehicle wheels were exposed to eye damage from chemical burns while spraying or rinsing wheels and no protective eye equipment was in use on or about April 10, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20852460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:   a)  B&B Automotive - Employees performing auto maintenance and detailing duties were exposed to chemical and physical hazards to the skin and eyes, and no evaluation had been performed or certified as required, on or about April 10, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20852460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:     a)  B&B Automotive - Employees performing auto maintenance and detailing are required to perform various duties that involve chemical and physical hazards to the skin and eyes, and were not trained on the use of personal protective equipment when handling chemicals such as Brake Cleaner and Custom Wheel Brightener, on or about April 10, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2085

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 chemical burns:     a)  B&B Automotive - Detail Shop - Employees utilizing Custom Wheel Brightener, a corrosive, to clean vehicle wheels by spraying, scrubbing and rinsing were exposed to skin hazards such as  chemical burns from contact with cleaner, on or about April 10, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a)  B& B Automotive - Employees use flammable chemicals, such as but not limited to, Safety Kleen Brake Cleaner to clean car parts, and the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting, on or about April 10, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 20852460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a)  B&B Automotive - Employees use automotive chemicals, such as Wheel Brightener and Brake Cleaner, to clean wheels and car parts, and the employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program, on or about April 10, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20852460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:   a)  B& B Automotive - Employees use automotive chemicals, such as Wheel Brightener and Brake Cleaner, to clean wheels and car parts, and the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked as required by this section with the chemical identity and appropriate hazard warnings, on or about April 10, 2014.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20852460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:   a)  B&B Automotive - Employees use automotive chemicals, such as SDI Wheel Brightener, to clean car wheels, and the employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each chemical which they use, on or about April 10, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20852460

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)  B&B Automotive - Employees use automotive chemicals, such as Wheel Brightener and Brake Cleaner, to clean wheels and car parts, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area, on or about April 10, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $525 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(5):  A copy of the annual summary (OSHA 300A) was not posted in the work place:  a)  B&B Automotive -The employer had recordable injuries with respect to the workplace located at 394 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA, and the employer did not post a copy of the annual summary (OSHA 300A) in the establishment, on or about April 10, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.