OSHA Inspection: DRIVE TIME

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3422.00 Reduced

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:      Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA  - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.  A written respiratory protection program had not been established, on or about 03/03/17.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:     Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA  - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.   Respirators were observed stored improperly in the buffing area.  A medical evaluation was not conducted, on or about 03/03/17.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(B): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees with a condition that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function:  Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA  - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors. Respirators were observed stored improperly and not cleaned.  Employees were observed wearing a beard while using a respirator, on or about 03/03/17.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA  - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors. Respirators were observed stored improperly and not cleaned.  Training on respirators was not conducted, on or about 03/03/17.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3422.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA - At the spray booth, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the spray booth ventilation system and approximately 4 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 03/03/17. The spray booths and mixing rooms are owned and maintained by Drive Time.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA - At the spray booth, a horizontal belt that supplies power to the spray booth ventilation system and approximately 4 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 03/03/17.  The spray booths and mixing rooms are owned and maintained by Drive Time.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3422.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:      Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA  - In the paint mixing room #8, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring to supply power to a paint scale, fan, cell phone, and radio, on or about 03/03/17.       NOTE:There was a hole drilled in the mixing room wall so that the extension cord and other electrical equipment could be brought into the flammable/combustible mixing area. THE SPRAY BOOTHS AND MIXING ROOMS ARE MAINTAINED BY DRIVE TIME, AND THE DRILLED HOLE WAS ALREADY IN THE MIXING ROOM UPON HIRING CONTRACTOR PAINTERS.    Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA - In the bonding/buffing area on Drive Time side, extension cords were used as permanent wiring to supply power to the buffing and sanding machines, on or about 03/03/17.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2017-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3422.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    Drive Time, 3000 Walton Way, Stockbridge, GA  - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but is not limited to paints, acetone, xylene, ethylbenzene, clear coat, primer, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, brake cleaner, etc.  Information and training under the new globally harmonized system (GHS) such as, but not limited to labeling system, and written hazard communication program had not been conducted, on or about 03/03/17.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).