OSHA Inspection: HANSER AUTO BODY, LLC

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:    Location: Spray  booth    a.  On or about  October 14, 2015, the employer failed to perform a hazard assessment for employees conducting spray paint/coating operations that include hazardous chemicals that can lead to serious illnesses.  Hazardous chemicals were being used by employees while conducting these operations and include but are not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Dec 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1377

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.    Location: Spray booth    a.  On or about  October 14, 2015, an employee was spraying hazardous chemicals that can cause eye irritation and was not wearing eye protection.  Hazardous chemicals include, but not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Jan 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

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; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    Location: Spray Booth    a. On or about October 14, 2015, an employee was performing spraying operations with hazardous chemicals that cause skin irritation and was not using protective gloves.  The hazardous chemicals included, but were not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1377

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.    Location - Spray booth    a.  On or about October 14, 2015, employees were required to wear tight fitting respirators for spraying operations inside the spray booth although the employer had not implemented a respiratory protection program.  Hazardous chemicals used by employees can cause respiratory  irritation and illnesses and include, but not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

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:    Location: Spray Booth     a.    On or about October 14, 2015, an employee had not had a medical evaluation prior to initial use of respirators for activities such as, but not limited to, spray operations inside the spray booth.  The employee wore a half-face respirator with OV cartridges and was exposed to respiratory hazards including, but not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

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.   Location: Facility  a.  On or about October 14, 2015, an employee was required to wear tight fitting respirators during spray painting operations.  The employer did not ensure that  the employee was fit tested to ensure that the respirators provided effective protection.  Employees use hazardous chemicals that cause respiratory irritation and illnesses including, but not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):     Location: Spray booth        a.  On or about October 14, 2015, employees were required to wear tight fitting respirators during spray painting operations and had not provided with appropriate training on respirators.  Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals that cause respiratory irritation and illnesses including, but not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Jan 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      Location: Facility     a.      On or about September 17, 2015, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program for employees working with and around hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   Location: Facility  a.      On or about September 17, 2015, the employer did not obtain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals used at the facility.  Hazardous chemicals at this facility can cause adverse health effects and include but are not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Dec 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2): The employer did not inform employees information that included the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(iii):    Location: Facility  a.      On or about September 17, 2015, the employer did inform employees about hazard communication and chemical hazards present in the workplace for employees working with and around hazardous chemicals.  The chemicals can cause adverse health effects and included, but were not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3):  The employer did not provide training for employees that included the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):   Location: Facility  a.      On or about September 17, 2015, employees exposed to chemicals in their workplace were not provided with effective training on hazardous chemicals in their work area.  Additionally training did not include GHS 2012 information.  Hazardous chemicals at this facility include but are not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylene, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, toluene, and ethyl acetate.