OSHA Inspection: TEAM MATTHEWS TIRE, INC.

Issued

2014-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed, implemented, and maintained at each 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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met:  On or about May 15, 2014, the employer had not developed, implemented, and maintained a written hazard communication program addressing hazardous chemicals used in the workplace including, but is not limited to, carbon monoxide, throttle plate & air intake cleaner, batter cleaner, battery protector, dry foam carpet cleaner, tire shine, gel-lube, brake fluid, rust penetrant, and brake cleaner & degreaser.

Issued

2014-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer had not maintained in the workplace copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s):  On or about May 15, 2014, the employer had not maintained copies of material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical.  The list of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace includes, but is not limited to, carbon monoxide, throttle plate & air intake cleaner, batter cleaner, battery protector, dry foam carpet cleaner, tire shine, gel-lube, brake fluid, rust penetrant, and brake cleaner & degreaser.

Issued

2014-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about May 15, 2014, the employer had not provide employees with information and training on hazardous chemicals used in the workplace including, but not limited to, carbon monoxide, throttle plate & air intake cleaner, batter cleaner, battery protector, dry foam carpet cleaner, tire shine, gel-lube, brake fluid, rust penetrant, and brake cleaner & degreaser.

Issued

2014-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer had not assessed 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 May 15, 2015, the employer had not conducted a workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

2014-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer had not established a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about May 15, 2014, the employer had not established an energy control (lockout/tagout) program addressing the control of hazardous energy during vehicle maintenance.