OSHA Inspection: PRIME MOTORS, LLC

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.    On or about 3/24/14, in the detail shop, the emergency exit door had vines and plant growth preventing the door from opening.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).    On or about 3/24/14, at the Buford location, the employer did not perform a job hazard analysis to determine what type personal protective equipment employees would be required to use, including but not limited to protective equipment for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals in the detail shop.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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.    On or about 3/24/14, in the detail shop, employees were using corrosive cleaners including Red Heat, Wheel Spray Clean, Purple Dragon and Heavy Duty Interior & Top Cleaner and were not provided an emergency eye wash.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.    On or about 3/24/14, in the detail shop the employer has not ensured fire extinguishers were provided and maintained where signage indicated they would be located.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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.    On or about 3/24/14, the employer has not ensured a fire extinguisher training program was implemented for employees or directed employees what to do in the event of an emergency.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..    On or about 3/24/14, in the detail shop, employees were using 110 psi compressed air for cleaning purposes when detailing automobiles.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling identifying the purpose for which it was used.    On or about 3/24/14, in the detail shop, employees were provided and using plastic multi strip receptacle outlets to power various equipment including radios, cell phone chargers, etc. at work tables.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).    On 3/24/14, the employer did not create and maintain a Hazard Communication Program that included safety data sheets for the hazardous chemicals employees were using, including the following: Red Heat, Wheel Spray Clean, Purple Dragon, and Heavy Duty Interior & Top Cleaner.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  On or about 3/24/14, at the Buford location, the employer did not create a Hazard Communication Program for employees using hazardous chemicals, including Red Heat, Wheel Spray Clean, Purple Dragon, and Heavy Duty Interior & Top Cleaner.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  On or about 3/24/14, the employer did not create a training program on hazardous chemicals in their work area for employees.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  On or about 3/24/14, at the Buford location in the maintenance shop, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees wearing tight fitting respirators in the course of their work.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).