OSHA Inspection: O'BRIEN IMPORTS OF BLOOMINGTON, INC.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3180.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable.    On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop engaged in washing cars and other wet processes that caused standing water throughout the detail bay and the employer did not ensure that drainage was maintained.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5300.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop were exposed to eye injuries when using automotive detailing chemicals including, but not limited to, Red Line All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrated (corrosive), and the employer did not ensure that employees wore the appropriate eye/face protection when using the automotive detailing chemicals.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5300.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop were exposed to skin and eye injuries when using corrosive automotive detailing chemicals including, but not limited to, Red Line All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrated, and the employer did not have facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body in the work area.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:    On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop engaged in washing cars and other wet processes causing the work area to be wet/damp and the receptacle by the bay door was not suitable for the location.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

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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):    On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop engaged in washing cars and other wet processes use flexible cord sets that had damaged insulation with car detailing equipment and the cords had not been inspected and removed from service.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop engaged in washing cars and other wet processes use flexible cord sets with car detailing equipment and the cords were missing equipment grounding conductors.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop were exposed to skin and eye injuries when using  automotive detailing chemicals including, but not limited to, Red Line All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrated and Simoniz Gel Solv, and the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals using the product identifiers from the safety data sheets.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop were exposed to skin and eye injuries when using  automotive detailing chemicals including, but not limited to, Red Line All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrated and Simoniz Gel Solv, and the employer did not ensure that that spray bottles containing the chemicals were appropriately labeled, tagged or marked.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop were exposed to skin and eye injuries when using  automotive detailing chemicals including, but not limited to, Red Line All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrated and Simoniz Gel Solv, and the employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets in the workplace and ensure that employees had access to them in their work area.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about October 03, 2016, employees working in the detail shop were exposed to skin and eye injuries when using  automotive detailing chemicals including, but not limited to, Red Line All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrated and Simoniz Gel Solv, and the hazard communication program developed by the employer did not include an explanation of the shipping labels on containers and how the employees could obtain and use hazard information.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $595.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.30(a): The employer did not keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each establishment that was expected to be in operation for one year or longer:    On or about October 03, 2016, the employer did not keep a separate OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses for calendar year 2015 for each establishment in operation for greater than one year.      On or about February 20, 2015, a recordable injury occurred when an employee in the service department was injured requiring stitches when he fell in a hole in the concrete floor resulting in lost time.

Issued

2016-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $595.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.30(a): The employer did not keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each establishment that was expected to be in operation for one year or longer:    On or about October 03, 2016, the employer did not keep a separate OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses for calendar year 2014 for each establishment in operation for greater than one year.      On or about November 12, 2014, a recordable injury occurred when an employee in the detail shop was injured when he was struck in the face by a car door.