OSHA Inspection: SERVICE KING PAINT & BODY, LLC

Issued

Dec 21, 2016

Abate by

Jan 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,126 · Current $2,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:    Paint Department: On or about August 30, 2016, employee(s) were exposed to fire hazards from the transfer of Safety-Kleen Ultra-Kleen Spray Equipment Solution (Toluene 15-65%, Acetone 10-55%) to and from chemical drums that were not bonded or grounded.

Issued

Dec 21, 2016

Abate by

Jan 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $10,689 · Current $3,207 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    Painting Department: On or about August 30, 2016, and times thereafter, employee(s) who perform spray paint processes were exposed to chemical hazards from the use of paints, activators, hardeners and additives containing chemicals such as, but not limited to 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate and Isophorone diisocyanate, which are skin sensitizers, as well as various organic chemicals and solvents, including Methyl Ethyl Ketone, without chemically resistant personal protective equipment, including chemically resistant work boots or boot covers.

Issued

Dec 21, 2016

Abate by

Jan 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,126 · Current $3,563 Reduced

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:    Paint Department: On or about August 30, 2016, and times thereafter, employee(s) who perform paint prep work processes were exposed to chemical hazards from the use of Norton Saint-Gobain Black Powder Guide Coat(Iron oxide, carbon) which contains skin irritants and eye irritants without chemically resistant personal protective equipment, including chemically resistant gloves.

Issued

Dec 21, 2016

Abate by

Jan 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  a) Paint department: On or about August 30, 2016, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) who were required to wear 3M half mask tight fitting respirators while performing painting and sanding operations were free of facial hair between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face.   b) Body Shop: On or about September 7, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) who were required to wear 3M half mask tight fitting respirators while performing sanding operations were free of facial hair between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face.