OSHA Inspection: CARVANA, LLC

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680    (a) Building D - Employees were engaged in detailing vehicles.  The emergency exit door in the rear of Building D would not open due to the installation of a carport type structure on the outside of the building.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce, Winder GA 30680:   A written Emergency Action Plan was not developed, implemented, and kept in the work place where employees engaged auto detailing, maintenance, photography, and other activities related to the resale of vehicles were expected to evacuate and not authorized to use available portable fire extinguishers.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680:   (a)   Buildings C & D - Employees were engaged in detailing vehicles while utilizing half-mask respirators with cartridges on a voluntary basis. The employer did not ensure that the employees were medically fit to use a respirator.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  (a)  On or about April 20 2017 in Buildings C & D - Employees were engaged in detailing vehicles while utilizing half-mask respirators with cartridges on a voluntary basis. The employer did not ensure that the employees were provided with the information in appendix D.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 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 April 20 2017:    a)  Building C, Lane 1 - employees engaged in detailing vehicles were using corrosive chemical products including but not limited to ZEP IMPACT and Car Brite SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated containing Tetrasodium EDTA and hydrofluoric acid respectively.  The emergency eye wash had not been serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.  b)  Building C, Lane 2 - employees engaged in detailing vehicles were using corrosive chemical products including but not limited to ZEP IMPACT and Car Brite SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated containing Tetrasodium EDTA and hydrofluoric acid respectively.  The emergency eye wash had not been serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.  c)  Building C, Lane 3/4 - employees engaged in detailing vehicles were using corrosive chemical products including but not limited to ZEP IMPACT and Car Brite SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated containing Tetrasodium EDTA and hydrofluoric acid respectively.  The emergency eye wash was located on the floor and was empty.  d)  Building D - employees engaged in detailing vehicles were using corrosive chemical products including but not limited to ZEP IMPACT and Car Brite SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated containing Tetrasodium EDTA and hydrofluoric acid respectively.  The emergency eye wash had not been serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees such as damaged insulation.   On or about April 20, 2017:   a) In Building C employees engaged in detailing cars used vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaners received power from flexible cords that were damaged such that bare and insulated conductors were exposed, exposing employees to electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680  a)    In Building D where employees were engaged in detailing cars, employees used the panel box to turn on and off the heater and lighting. The breakers in the panel were not marked exposing employees to electric shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680  a)    In Building D where employees were engaged in detailing cars, the electrical panel that controls the heater and lights was blocked by materials and equipment used in the detailing process.  Employees were exposed to tripping hazards while accessing the panel.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $5,073 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective.  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680   a) Employees used the steam cleaner flex D-71711 for detailing cars in Building C. The ground pin was broken off the attachment plug, thus exposing employees to injuries from electrical shock.   b) Employees used an extension cord to power a vacuum cleaner for detailing cars in Building D. The ground pin was broken off the attachment plug, thus exposing employees to injuries from electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about April 20, 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680:  a) The panel box used to power equipment in Building D including but not limited to, vacuums, steam cleaners, and a heater had unused breaker openings that were not filled.  Employees using the panel to operate the building lighting were exposed to electric shock.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

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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:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680   a) Building C - Employees were engaged in detailing cars using extension cords to provide power to equipment including but not limited to steam cleaners, portable light fixtures, vacuum cleaners and polishers.   b) Building D - Employees were engaged in detailing cars using extension cords to provide power to equipment including but not limited to steam cleaners, portable light fixtures, vacuum cleaners and polishers.   c) Building D -  Yellow flexible cord was installed at the top of the electrical panel providing power to the lighting and electrical outlets. A section of conduit was missing between an LB and the panel enclosure.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors  On or about April 20, 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680:  a) Building D - Employees engaged in detailing vehicles were exposed to electrical shock hazards where extension cords were run across the ceiling to provide power to equipment including but not limited to steam cleaners, portable light fixtures, vacuum cleaners, and polishers.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 April 20, 2017:   a) In Building C at Detrash station, employees were engaged in detailing vehicles while using electrical outlets to provide power to portable equipment such as, but not limited to vacuum cleaners.  The flexible cords were plugged into electrical outlets missing weatherproof covers where water and other liquids were sprayed.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed):  On or about April 20, 2017:   a) Outside Building C, employees were engaged in detailing vehicles while using electrical outlets to provide power to portable equipment such as, but not limited to portable lamps.  The flexible cords were plugged into electrical outlets missing weatherproof covers.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  On or about April 20, 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680:   a) Employees used a variety of chemicals including but not limited to acetone, lacquer thinner, Car Brite" SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated, Car Brite" ADHESIVE REMOVER 2, and ZEP IMPACT for the detailing of cars in buildings C and D. A written hazard communication program was not developed to promote the safe handling and use of those chemicals.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680 in buildings C and D:  a) A bottle of acetone was not labeled with the identity or the hazards of the substance.   b) A container of lacquer thinner was not labeled with the identity or the hazards of the substance.   c) A container of Car Brite" SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated was not labeled with the identity or the hazards of the substance.   d) A container of Car Brite" ADHESIVE REMOVER 2 was not labeled with the identity or the hazards of the substance.  e) A container of ZEP IMPACT was not labeled with the identity or the hazards of the substance.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about April 20 2017 at 63 Pierce Rd, Winder GA 30680   a) Employees used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; Acetone, Lacquer Thinner, Car Brite" SURFACE CLARIFIER Concentrated, Car Brite" ADHESIVE REMOVER 2, and ZEP IMPACT for the detailing of cars in building C and D. They were not provided training in the safe handling and use of those chemicals.