OSHA Inspection: WIMPS BODY WORKS, INC.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected:    a) Main Shop area: On or about November 29, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fires while dispensing flammable liquid solvent from an ungrounded metal 55 gallon drum to unbonded secondary containers.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    a) Lacquer spray booth: On or about November 29, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards when combustible materials were stored in direct proximity to the Custom Aire side down draft automobile paint booth (serial number 93-2186) outer wall.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1330.00 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:    a) Wimps Body Works: On or about November 29, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards from chemicals such as, but not limited to; Acetone and Solvent Naphtha during spray operations while wearing 3M disposable elastomeric dual-cartridge half mask respirators. The employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees required to use the respirators as required in 1910.134(c)(1)(ii).     b) Wimps Body Works: On or about November 29, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards from chemicals such as, but not limited to; Acetone and Solvent Naphtha during spray operations while wearing 3M disposable elastomeric dual-cartridge half mask respirators. The employer did not establish work-site specific procedures to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the program as required in 1910.134(c)(1)(ix).