OSHA Inspection: ALLOY WHEEL REPAIR SPECIALISTS, LLC

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4617.00 · Current $2770.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.      On or about August 4, 2017:  The employer did not ensure that the emergency lights located at the back door of the facility located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road were operational.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent.   On or about August 4, 2017: The employer did not ensure that directional exit signs were posted in and near the employee break-room of the facility located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.   On or about August 4, 2017: The employer did not ensure that the exit sign located above the back exit door of the facility located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road was illuminated and operational.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4617.00 · Current $2770.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.94(a)(7): Dust was permitted to accumulate on the floor or on ledges outside of an abrasive-blasting enclosure, and dust spills were not cleaned up promptly. Aisles and walkways were not kept clear of steel shot or similar abrasive which created a slipping hazard.      On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in and around the abrasive blasting area were exposed to slip hazards where the blasting media was not cleaned up.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6157.00 · Current $3694.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): When effective engineering controls were not feasible or while they were being instituted, appropriate respirators were not used pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134.      On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in and around the new stripping tank were exposed to respiratory hazards from the heated Greensolv WheelStrip 273WL Industrial Liquid Paint Stripper solution.  The employer did not require the use of respirators for this process while the ventilation hood was being installed.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6157.00 · Current $3694.00 Reduced

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 4, 2017:  Employees working in the paint booth are required to wear a half face respirator.  The employer did not provide to the employees a medical evaluation.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested.   On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in the paint booths are required to wear a tight fitting half face respirator.  The employer did not provide respirator fit tests for these employees.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for respirator maintenance and storage.   On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in the paint booths are required to wear a tight fitting half face respirator.  The employer did not provide training to ensure employees understood proper maintenance and storage procedures.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6157.00 · Current $3694.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 August 4, 2017:  Employees working in the facility are exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to GreenSolv WheelStrip 273WL, Rosler Compound ZF 113, and VibraFinish VF-103.  The employer did not have a functioning emergency eyewash station in the facility.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4617.00 · Current $2770.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.      On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in the facility located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road are exposed to fire, smoke inhalation hazards as well as trip hazards where fire extinguishers:  a) as you enter the work area from the office  was  not mounted  b) by the loading dock was not mounted  c) by the tire mount machine was blocked, and wrapped with a hose  d) in break-room was not mounted, and had no signage  e) in the paint processing area was blocked, and had no signage

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.   On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in the facility located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road are exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the fire extinguishers are not visually inspected at least monthly.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.   On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in the facility located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road are exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the fire extinguishers are not provided an annual maintenance check.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7696.00 · Current $4156.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.               On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in the back work area of the facility were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the oxygen cylinder and flammable propylene cylinders were stored together.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6157.00 · Current $4156.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.      On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in the back paint storage area of the facility are exposed to electrical shock where the electrical outlet box was damaged.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6157.00 · Current $3694.00 Reduced

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.      On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working at the site located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road are exposed to chemical such as but not limited to GreenSolv WheelStrip 273WL, Rosler Compound ZF 113, and VibraFinish VF-103 (corrosives); propylene, Valspar paints, toner, lacquer thinners, clearcoats (flammables); argon and oxygen.  The employer did not compile a list of chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.    On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to Nason Select Thinner, CG-03 Lacquer Thinner , and GreenSolv WheelStrip 273WL.  The employer did not ensure there were labels on small containers of chemicals and the large stripping tank.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings.     On or about August 4, 2017:  Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to Nason Select Thinner, CG-03 Lacquer Thinner , and GreenSolv WheelStrip 273WL.  The employer did not ensure there were warning signs, pictograms, or wording on the small containers of chemicals and the large stripping tank that depicts the hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 August 4, 2017:  Employees working at the site located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road are exposed to chemical such as but not limited to Rosler Compound ZF 113, and VibraFinish VF-103 (corrosives); propylene, Valspar paints, toner, lacquer thinners, clearcoats (flammables); argon and oxygen.  The employer did not have safety data sheets for these chemicals.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 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 August 4, 2017:  Employees working at the site located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road are exposed to chemical such as but not limited to GreenSolv WheelStrip 273WL, Rosler Compound ZF 113, and VibraFinish VF-103 (corrosives); propylene, Valspar paints, toner, lacquer thinners, clearcoats (flammables); argon and oxygen.  The employer did not provide hazard communication training.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1539.00 · Current $923.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.       On or about August 4, 2017:   The employer had recordable employee injuries in the workplace located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road.  The employer did not use OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301 or forms that contained the equivalent information.

Issued

2017-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap.   On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in the facility and utilizing the tire mount machine, EHP System V, are exposed to electrical shock where the electrical cord was spliced and repaired with tape.