OSHA Inspection: HUBER CHEVROLET CO,. INC.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1):   Spray booth(s) were not substantially constructed of steel, concrete or masonry:  At the facility the employer was failing to protect employees from a fire hazard in that the spray booth area was not substantially constructed of steel, concrete or masonry.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i):   There were no visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained.  At the facility in the paint booth area the employer was failing protect employees from fire hazards in that the paint booth area was not equiped with visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated devices(s) that were installed on paint spray booth to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2):   Open flame(s) or spark producing equipment, not separated by a partition, were located within 20 feet of spraying area(s):  In the paint/prep area of the facility the employer was failing to protect employees from fire hazards in that open flame or spark producing equipment was located within 20 feet of the spraying area(s).  Specifically: Gas Fired infrared heater was mounted on the ceiling above the paint/prep area.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):   Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):  At the facility the employer was failing to ensure that in the painting/prep area(s) of the facility employees were protected from fire hazards in that the electrical installation was not of the type designed for such an area.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):   Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:  At the facility in the curtain paint booth area the employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazards in that the motor that drives the exhaust system of the vent hood was not of a class or division for the hazardous location.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(1):   Ventilating and exhaust systems was not in accordance with the Standard for Blower and Exhaust Systems for Vapor Removal, NFPA No. 91-1961, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, where applicable and shall also conform to the provisions of this section.  At the facility in the prep and paint area the employer was failing to protect employees from fire hazards in the following but not limited to elements of NFPA No. 91-1961 Sec. 1910.6, where being not being conformed to:   a. The spraying area(s) were not provided with mechanical ventilation that was adequate to remove flammable vapor, mists, or powders to a safe location.  (NFPA 91-1961 302.)  b. The mechanical ventilation was not kept in operation at all times while spraying operations were being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted. (NFPA 91-1961 302.)  c. The ventilation system was not of an independent type that exhausted to the exterior of the building. (NFPA 91-1961 302.)

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9):   Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.  In the paint mixing and storage room the employer was failing to ensure that when employees transferred from the spraying apparatus to the waste collection vessel, the containers were effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge or sparks of static electricity.

Issued

2015-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  At the facility in the paint/Prep area the employer was failing to ensure that employees are not using compressed air for cleaning at pressures greater than 30psi.  The pressure showing on the gauge was 110 psi.