OSHA Inspection: EXOTIC IMPORT SPECIALISTS, INC.

Issued

2016-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

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:  a) Spray painting booth area; on February 12, 2016 and times prior the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that he required employees to use 3M half face respirators without implementing a Respiratory Protection Program.

Issued

2016-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a) North wall, shop area; on or about February 12, 2016 and times prior the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that oxygen/acetylene fuel-gas cylinders stored together when not in use.