OSHA Inspection: KEITH WILSON

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May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer did not evaluate, develop, and document a personal protective equipment hazard assessment for the automotive body finishing tasks performed by the employees, nor did they complete a written certification that included the name of the person who certified that the evaluation had been performed and the date that the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  On or about April 19, 2018, employees were exposed to contact with particulates while sanding automotive bodies and the employer did not provide suitable tight fitting eye protection.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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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 19, 2018, the employer permitted the employees to voluntary use tight-fitting half-mask respirators and the employer did not establish and implement a written program that included employee medical evaluations and information on respirator cleaning, maintenance, and storage.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate respiratory hazards in the workplace to include a reasonable estimate of employee exposure to respiratory hazards and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards and have a reasonable estimate of employee exposure to respiratory hazards for the employees painting and sanding auto bodies.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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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 used the respirator in the workplace.  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator and employees wore tight-fitting half-mask respirators when painting and sanding automotive bodies.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals:  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer provided the employees tight-fitting half-mask respirators to use when painting and sanding automotive bodies and the respirators were not stored to prevent contamination from dust.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):  On or about April 19, 2018, employees voluntarily used tight-fitting half-mask respirators to protect from paint mist/vapor and dust from sanding and the employer did not provide respirator training to ensure each employee had knowledge of the following:  a) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;  b) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;  c) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;  d) How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;  e) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and f) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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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, who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer.  On or about April 19, 2018, employees voluntarily used tight-fitting half-mask respirators to protect from paint mist/vapor and dust from sanding and they were not aware of the safety, health, and hygiene factors that ensure proper use of the masks because the employer did not provide the employees with the following information presented in Appendix D (Mandatory):  1. Read and heed all instructions provided by the manufacturer on use, maintenance, cleaning and care, and warnings regarding the respirators limitations.   2. Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern. NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, certifies respirators. A label or statement of certification should appear on the respirator or respirator packaging. It will tell you what the respirator is designed for and how much it will protect you.   3. Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which your respirator is not designed to protect against. For example, a respirator designed to filter dust particles will not protect you against gases, vapors, or very small solid particles of fumes or smoke.   4. Keep track of your respirator so that you do not mistakenly use someone else's respirator.

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May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling identifying the purpose for which it was intended:  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer provided a black flexible cord with receptacle box not rated for the intended purpose and employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards.

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May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(vi): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized arcing hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    On or about April 19, 2018, employees were exposed to electrical shock/burn hazards and used a 250V electrical receptacle damaged by arcing effects.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about April 19, 2018, the employees used auto body paints and filler and the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program with at least a description of how the criteria for the following requirements would be met by the company:  a) use of labels and other forms of warning, b) access to safety data sheets, c) provision of hazardous chemical information and training to employees, d) maintenance of an updated list of hazardous chemicals present at the facility,  e) methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. f) methods the employer will use to inform other employers on-site on their  precautionary measures to protect employees during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies, the labeling system used in the workplace and to provide other employers on-site access to safety data sheets.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about April 19, 2018, the employees used automotive body refinishing materials and the employer did not provide safety data sheets for the chemicals used including, but not limited to:  a) Altaxa Standox paints; b) Altaxa Standox basecoat clear coats; and c) Evercoat Rage Gold Premium Autobody Filler.

Issued

May 4, 2018

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Jun 5, 2018

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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 19, 2018, the employees used hazardous chemicals when repairing automotive body finishes and the employer did not provide information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area including, but not limited to:  a) Altaxa Standox paints; b) Altaxa Standox basecoat clear coats; and c) Evercoat Rage Gold Premium Autobody Filler.