OSHA Inspection: CNF SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:    a)  Facility - On or about 08/04/14, employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to HA-Concentrate which contains Triphosphoric acid, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and Sodium hydroxide, were not provided with Safety Data Sheet (SDS).    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED    CNF Services, Inc. DBA Rock City Chrysler was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315500033, citation number 1, item number 1(b) and was affirmed as a final order on 2/29/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 520 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY  14755.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,584 Reduced

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)  Facility - On or about 08/04/2014, employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to HA-Concentrate which contains Triphosphoric acid, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and Sodium hydroxide; and Liquid Car Wash which contain Surfactant Blend were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.         1.   The requirements of this section:         2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND          3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and                 Material Safety Data Sheets.         Employee training shall include at least:          1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.         2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.          3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.          4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED    CNF Services, Inc. DBA Rock City Chrysler was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315500033, citation number 1, item number 1(c) and was affirmed as a final order on 2/29/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 520 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY  14755.