OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO AUTO BODY PARTS, LLC

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    On or about July 20, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer stored combustible materials such as, cardboard boxes, tables, and filters adjacent to the flammable spray paint booth.  The employer did not ensure a space of at least 3 feet was maintained on all sides, free from the storage of combustible materials.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Minimum separation. There shall be no open flame or spark producing equipment in any spraying area nor within 20 feet thereof, unless separated by a partition.    On or about July 20, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer allowed employees to use a 26 inch diameter metal industrial fan in the paint booth during painting operations.  The employer did not ensure that any equipment capable of producing sparks was separated from the booth by at least 20 feet.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

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:    On or about August 3, 2017, the employer required employees performing automotive touch up work and spray painting to wear a 3M full face respirator, model 6001 and a 3M half-mask respirator, model P100, without implementing a written respiratory protection program.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 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:    On or about August 3, 2017, the employer required employees performing automotive touch up work and spray painting to wear a 3M full face respirator, model 6001 and a 3M half-mask respirator, model P100, without providing medical evaluations prior to their use to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, which would reduce or eliminate physiological burdens and respiratory difficulties.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On or about August 3, 2017, the employer required employees performing automotive touch up work and spray painting to wear a 3M full face respirator, model 6001 and a 3M half-mask respirator, model P100, without being fit tested prior to their use to ensure a proper seal was created.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      On or about July 20, 2017, employees were exposed to skin and eye irritation when required to use chemicals such as, flammable spray paints and dry puddle, and the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 July 20, 2017, employees were exposed to skin and eye irritation when required to use chemicals such as, flammable spray paints and fast dry puddle.  The employer had not provided information and training on the hazards associated with these chemicals prior to requiring employees to use these chemicals.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).