OSHA Inspection: EXPERT BODY AND MECHANICAL LLC

Issued

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to hazards that would be created if the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe were to rupture or explode. The PVC was used as a pressure air line distribution system throughout the auto shop:     Auto Repair Shop: PVC plastic pipe was used to distribute compressed air to the tire changing machine and to air line drops used for various air tools and tire servicing.     While ultimate responsibility for correcting the hazard rests with the employer, given his/her superior knowledge of the workplace, feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard, among others, include:     1) Install black iron piping for the air distribution system;     2) Install ridged aluminum tube air distribution system;     3) Completely enclose all above ground portions of the plastic service in a shatter resistant conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration; or     4) Install approved impact resistant ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) pipe.

Issued

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) North Wall, former location of tire machine: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards. A junction box had no cover, exposing live electrical parts. In part of the junction box, there was a duplex receptacle mounted.

Issued

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):     (a) North wall; Employees were exposed to electrical hazards when flexible cord was used instead of permanent wiring between the outdoor lighting switch (hardwired) and a duplex outlet where the cord was plugged.

Issued

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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) Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as PB Penetrating Catalyst (Aerosol), O'Reilly Brake Parts Cleaner 14 oz., and a 2-propanol/isohexane mixture during the course of maintenance work. A written hazard communication program had not been implemented and was not maintained at the workplace at the time of the inspection.