OSHA Inspection: CB TRUCK WASH, INC.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition:    (a) Washing areas; Red colored, Memphis brand (6450S) chemical resistant gloves were not replaced when they lost their ability to protect against caustic and/or corrosive chemicals used at this facility, including K1, K2, and K3 (citric).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    (a) Chemical mixing and washing areas; Eye protection was not worn during washing operations where caustic and/or corrosive chemicals were used, including K1, K2, and K3 (citric).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee required to use Personal Protective Equipment that covered when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE, the limitations of PPE and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE:    (a) Chemical mixing and washing areas; Employees were not informed of how to protect their eyes when washing vehicles with corrosive chemicals, including K1, K2, and K3 (citric).    (b) Chemical mixing and washing areas; Employees were not informed that the blue colored, Western Safety gloves were not rated for protection against corrosive chemicals, including K1, K2, and K3 (citric).    (c) Chemical mixing and washing areas; Employees were not informed of the useful life and disposal methods for chemical resistant gloves that were used to protection against caustic and/or corrosive chemicals, including K1, K2, and K3 (citric).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  (a) Wash bay areas; Eye protection was not required and/or worn during washing operations, while chemicals including K1, K2, K3 (citric) were applied with a pressure washer.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): Appropriate hand protection was not used when employee's hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:       (a) Chemical mixing and washing areas; Blue colored, Western Safety brand gloves provided by the employer were not rated to protect against caustic and/or corrosive chemicals used at this facility, including K1, K2, and K3 (citric).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    (a) Chemical room area; Electrical connections on a spliced flexible cord were not protected by an enclosure, elevation, or other acceptable means.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a) Chemical room area; The flexible cord on a retractable cord reel trouble light was spliced.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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:    (a) Chemical mixing and storage areas; The product identity, hazard warning words, and pictograms were not labeled and/or marked on each chemical container, including containers of liquid additive for K1 and K2 solutions, K2 solution barrel, K3 (citric) solution barrel, and repackaged K3 (citric) batch kit containers.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 16, 2018

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:    (a) Throughout the facility; Initial hazard communication training was not provided to inform employees of the hazards associated with chemicals used in the workplace.    (b) Throughout the facility; Training was not provided to inform employees of the container labeling and safety data sheet (SDS) formatting requirements related to the Revised 2012 Hazard Communication Standard.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  (a) Chemical room area; The flexible cord on a portable transfer pump was not inspected for damage. The outer jacket and insulation were damaged.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(4): The employer did not make the written hazard communication program available upon request to the Assistant Secretary and the Director in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020(e):    (a) Throughout the establishment; The employers did not provide a copy of their written hazard communication program to OSHA for review after it was requested.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  (a) Throughout the establishment; On October 25, 2017, a safety data sheet was not available for chemicals, including distilled vinegar and liquid part of K1 prewash and K2 soap systems.