OSHA Inspection: MARK MOTORS AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,488 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a)    On or about 3/31/2016, Employer had not completed personal air monitoring for the employee spraying chemicals used for rust proofing or employees in the surrounding area.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(7)(i): The employer did not provide additional medical evaluations that complied with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 when an employee reported medical signs or symptoms that were related to ability to use a respirator:  On or about 3/31/2016, Employer had not completed a physician's evaluation of an employee to recertify him within 2 years of his previous exam in compliance with the 3M Authorized Service Provider. (11/26/2013)

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:  On or about 3/31/2016, Employer had not completed a respirator fit test for employee spraying rust proofing since 11/17/2011.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   On or about 3/31/2016, Employer had not completed annual training for employee since 11/17/2009.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,488 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)    On or about 3/31/2016, Two pedestal fans and four extension cords were available for use in the detailing area of the shop with missing ground pins on the plugs.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced

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:  a)    On or about 3/31/2016, employer had not developed a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  a)    On or about 3/31/2016, employer had not labeled all secondary containers in use in the detailers area of the service center.