OSHA Inspection: NICK'S AUTO BODY, INC.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,275 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1377H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from hazardous chemicals:    a. Spray Booth, Paint Storage and Mixing Room - The employer did not select the appropriate personal protective clothing, such as, full-face shields, nitrile gloves, disposable Tyvek coveralls, and disposable shoe coverlets based on the hazards that were present in the workplace.  An employee weighed and mixed isocyanate-containing polyurethane paint coatings (e.g. mixture of BASF 923550 High Performance Clear Coat and BASF 92953 HS Hardener Normal). This employee's personal protective clothing was inadequate to prevent contamination of this employees personal clothing and skin from exposure to isocyanate-containing compounds.  Isocyanates are strong irritants and sensitizers. Observed On or about November 21, 2014

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377H130

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. Spray Booth, Paint Storage and Mixing Room - The employer did not require the use of eye and face protection (e.g. Full-Face Shield) that was adequate to protect an employee's eyes and face from exposure to isocyanate-containing compounds.  An employee who weighed and mixed isocyanate-containing polyurethane paint coatings (e.g. mixture of BASF 923550 High Performance Clear Coat and BASF 92953 HS Hardener Normal).  Isocyanates are strong irritants and sensitizers. Observed On or about November 21, 2014

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances:    a. Spray Booth, Paint Storage and Mixing Room - The employer did not select and use the appropriate type of hand protection for skin absorption hazards of isocyanates.  An employee wore disposable latex gloves during the weighing and mixing of isocyanate-containing coatings. Sensitization to isocyanates can lead to asthma. Observed On or About November 21, 2014

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,275 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1377H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a. Spray Booth, Paint Storage and Mixing Room - The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for an employee who was required to wear a Gerson Signature One-Step, half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with Organic Vapor cartridges and P95 Particulate Filters G959 (prefilters) during the weighing and mixing of isocyanate-containing coatings.  Sensitization to isocyanates can lead to asthma. Observed On or about November 21, 2014

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377H130

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: Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator:    a. Spray Booth, Paint Storage and Mixing Room - The employer did not provide an employee with a medical evaluation to determine his ability to safely wear a respirator.  This employee was required to wear a Gerson Signature One-Step, half-mask air-purifying respirator  equipped with Organic Vapor cartridges and P95 Particulate Filters G959 (prefilters) during the weighing and mixing of isocyanate-containing coatings.  Sensitization to isocyanates can lead to asthma. Observed On or about November 21, 2014

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    a. Spray Booth, Paint Storage and Mixing Room - The employer did not ensure that an employee was provided with adequate training which included, but was not limited to, proper use, limitations, emergency use, inspections, cleaning and maintenance.  This employee was required to wear a Gerson Signature One-Step, half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with Organic Vapor cartridges and P95 Particulate Filters G959 (prefilters) during the weighing and mixing of isocyanate-containing coatings.  Sensitization to isocyanates can lead to asthma. Observed On or about November 21, 2014