OSHA Inspection: REEDMAN-TOLL, LP

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a)  Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 19, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards from extension cords used in lieu of permanent wiring to power a 115 volt, 1.7 cubic foot mini refrigerator.  b)  Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 19, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards from extension cords used in lieu of permanent wiring to power a 120 volt solvent parts washer.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or by any of the following means identified in sub-paragraphs (A)through (D) of this paragraph:  a) Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 24, 2015, employees working in the area of the Subaru Service reception desk area were exposed to shock and burn hazards from a live unguarded 110 volt electrical switch hanging from the ceiling.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:   a) Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 19, 2015, Service Tech employees use various chemicals, such as but not limited to, Brake and Parts Cleaner, and the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked as required by this section with the chemical identity and appropriate hazard warnings.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401810

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a) Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 19, 2015, Service Tech employees use various chemicals, such as but not limited to, Brake Cleaner and Solvent 142-66, and the material safety data sheet for these chemicals among others were not readily accessible to the employees in their work area.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401810

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) Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 19, 2015, Service Tech employees use various chemicals, such as but not limited to, Brake Cleaner and Solvent 142-66, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401810

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) Reedman-Toll - Subaru Service Center - On or about March 24, 2015, the employer provided fire extinguishers for designated employees to use during the incipient stage of fire fighting and the employer did not provide training annually thereafter their initial training.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.