OSHA Inspection: AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2016

Abate by

Mar 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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)  a) Jobsite - The employer did not assess the workplace to protect employees from struck-by and or chemical hazards while fueling, moving and detailing rental vehicles.  Noted on or about 2/1/2016

Issued

Mar 7, 2016

Abate by

Mar 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Jobsite - Boxes, lockers and other items were placed in front of an electrical panel box preventing safe access and exposing employees to tripping hazards.   Noted on or about 2/1/2016

Issued

Mar 7, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  (a) Jobsite/Car wash - The employer did not ensure that electrical panel boxes were protected from water thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.   Observed on or about 2/1/2016

Issued

Mar 7, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met.  a) Jobsite - A written hazard communication program was not developed, implemented, and maintained at the workplace where employees were exposed to chemicals, such as, but not limited to, methanol contained in Lorco Windshield Washer Fluid and gasoline.  Condition noted on or about 2/1/2016

Issued

Mar 7, 2016

Abate by

Mar 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet (SDS) in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they used:  a) Jobsite - Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were not available for any hazardous chemicals or products used at the jobsite. The employer did not have any SDS at the jobsite. Employees were exposed to methanol, that was contained in Lorco Windshield Washer Fluid and gasoline.   Noted on or about 2/1/2016.

Issued

Mar 7, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Jobsite - Employees were not provided effective information/ training on the handling of hazardous chemicals used at the facility. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to: methanol contained in Lorco Windshield Washer Fluid and gasoline.    Noted on or about 2/1/2016