OSHA Inspection: REAGOR AUTO MALL

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.    In the spray room, employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because the walls in the shop were not smooth enough to prevent residue build up.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  In the spray room, employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because residue was buidling up along the walls and wires of the spray room.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10): 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10):  Illumination panels did not effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit is located.    Employees in the spray room engaged in spray painting automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because lighting units were not isolated and protected so as to make breakage unlikely.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    In the spray room employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because electrical wiring was not explosion-proof.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): 29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2):  Spraying area(s) were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues:    In the spray room, employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because the spray room was not provided with any mechanical ventilation.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:    In the spray room, employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because flammable liquids were being stored in the spray room that were not being used to spray with that day.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "NO SMOKING" sign(s) in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at spraying area(s) and paint storage room(s):  In the spray room, employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to explosion hazards because there were no "No Smoking" signs set up around the spray room.

Issued

Jul 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:   In the spray room, employees engaged in spraying automobiles were exposed to chemicals hazards because safety data sheets were not being kept on-site.