OSHA Inspection: WILLIAMS BODY AND PAINT, INC.

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4276.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 043525879135

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) Williams Body & Paint: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to respiratory hazards (including but not limited to; 2-butoxyethanol, particulates not otherwise regulated, and welding fumes) due to lack of a program which outlined worksite specific procedures for training, use, and care of respirators in the workplace.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 043525879135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:  (a) Williams Body & Paint: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to respiratory hazards (including but not limited to; 2-butoxyethanol, particulates not otherwise regulated, and welding fumes) due to selected respirator cartridges not being appropriate for the task performed by the employee.  Employees were wearing respirators fitted with filters designed for particulate matter while conducting tasks generating organic vapors.  Particulate matter filters are ineffective at controlling exposure to organic vapors.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 043525879135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace (Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.):  (a) Williams Body and Paint: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazardous substances (including but not limited to; particulates not otherwise regulated, 2-butoxyethanol, welding fumes) due to not being medically cleared to wear respirators prior to performing tasks requiring use of an N-95 Filtering Facepiece respirator or 3M half-face Air Purifying Respirator.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 043525879135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  (a) Williams Body and Paint: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to respiratory hazards (including but not limited to; 2-butoxyethanol, particulates not otherwise regulated, and welding fumes) due to not being fit-tested to wear respirators prior to performing tasks requiring use of a 3M half-face Air Purifying Respirator or N-95 Filtering Facepiece respirator and annually thereafter.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04359135

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) Williams Body & Paint-Prep Area: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals (including but not limited to particulates not otherwise regulated) due to facial hair that interfered with the sealing surface of the 3M half-face Air Purifying Respirator and the N-95 Filtering Facepiece respirator.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 043525879135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:  (a) Williams Body & Paint-Prep Area, Spray Paint Booth:  On or about December 2, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals (including but not limited to; particulates not otherwise regulated, 2-butoxyethanol, welding fumes) due to not being provided facilities to adequately clean and disinfect the respirator as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 043525879135

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:  (a) Williams Body & Paint: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals (including but not limited to; particulates not otherwise regulated, welding fumes, 2-butoxyethanol) due to not being adequately trained on maintenance and use of the following respirators: Powered Air Purifying Respirator, 3M Half-Face Air Purifying Respirator, N-95 Filtering Facepiece respirator.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8370

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  (a) Williams Body & Paint-Maintenance Bay Area: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to ultraviolet radiation due to welding areas not being enclosed by noncombustible screens painted with a finish of low reflectivity.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040043515602587

General-duty citation text

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:  (a) Williams Body & Paint: On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals (including but not limited to; welding fumes, 2-butoxyethanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone) due to lack of a written Hazard Communication program including a list of hazardous chemicals used at the work site.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040043515602587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a)  Williams Body & Paint: On or about December 2, 2106, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals (including but not limited to; welding fumes, 2-butoxyethanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone) due to lack of training upon initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): The employer did not include the potentially hazardous materials employed in fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler metals, all of which are potentially used in welding and cutting, in the program established to comply with Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (sec. 1910.1200).  The employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of such materials and safety data sheets, nor were employees trained in accordance with the provisions of 1910.1200:  (a) Williams Body & Paint-Maintenance Bay Area:  On or about December 2, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to welding fumes due to the exclusion of filler metal (in the form of welding wire) from Hazard Communication training.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).