OSHA Inspection: LITTLE EGYPT GOLF CARS, LTD

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      Within the Shop Area, employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to battery acid and there was no emergency eye wash station that could provide a continuous 15 minutes water supply to flush the injured area.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Jan 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):   Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:       In the Shop Area, west wall, on a 6 inch cMc one-half horsepower bench grinder, on both sides grinding wheels, the guards to cover the spindle nuts were missing.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Jan 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:       In the Shop Area, west wall, on a 6 inch cMc one-half horsepower bench grinder, on the right hand side grinding wheel, the work rest was missing.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Jan 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:       In the Shop Area, west wall, on a 6 inch cMc one-half horsepower bench grinder, on the right hand side grinding wheel, the tongue guard was missing.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 FR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):                 a)    A written Hazard Communications program had not been developed to inform and train employees to protect them from chemical hazards while working with but not limited to heavy duty car/truck soap, penetrating oil, and battery acid.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:      Safety Data Sheets had not been obtained for the hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to heavy duty car/truck soap, penetrating oil, and battery acid.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i): The employer did not provide information to the employees on the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200:         Employees had not been trained regarding the use of hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to heavy duty car/truck soap, penetrating oil, and battery acid.

Issued

Dec 8, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition:     Within the Shop Area, employee was exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to battery acid and a protective apron was not provided to prevent exposure to the acid.