OSHA Inspection: PRINCE CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE, INC.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2700.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations was not designed, installed or maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute.  (a)  In the body shop spray booth (Blowtherm Model EF 750), on October 22, 2014 and at times prior to, average air velocity at the booth cross section was not equal to or greater than 100 linear feet per minute (measured at 43 feet per minute), exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.  (a)  In the body shop area, on October 22, 2014 and at times prior to, items including furniture, storage cabinets, and shelving with automotive paints were stored within 3 feet and adjacent to the spray booth, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2700.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a)  In the body shop area, on October 22, 2014 and at times prior to, an employee's arms and legs were not adequately protected from the overspray of isocyanate containing paints during spray operations, exposing the employee to a chemical hazard.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    (a)  In the body shop area, on or about October 22, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer did not require the use of protective eyewear by employees spraying isocyanate containing paints/hardners, exposing employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.    (a)  In the body shop area, on or about October 22, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to an employee who was required to wear a respirator, resulting in a respiratory hazard.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    (a)  In the body shop area, on or about October 22, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide a QLFT or QNFT to an employee who was required to wear a respirator during paint spraying operations, resulting in a respiratory hazard.