OSHA Inspection: GLEN ELLYN AUTO BODY, INC.

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

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 June 7, 2018, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for the employees that were required to wear 3M-half mask respirators when painting, sanding, and grinding.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19 (c).

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 June 7, 2018, the employer required employees in the Body Shop and Paint Department to wear 3M half mask respirators while cutting, sanding, and painting automobiles without medical evaluations prior to the use of respirators.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, whenever a different facepiece is used, and at least annually:  On or about June 7, 2018, the employer required employees in the Shop and Paint Department to wear 3M half mask respirators while cutting, sanding, and painting automobiles without fit testing one employee prior to use and another employee at least annually.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  On or about June 7, 2018, the employer allowed employees to have facial hair while wearing 3M half mask respirators which did not allow a tight-fit seal.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

General-duty citation text

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 June 7, 2018, the employer required employees to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, spray paints, thinners, and body filler without developing and implementing a written hazard communication program.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 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:  On or about June 7, 2018, the employer required the employees to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, spray paints, thinners, and body fillers materials without providing training on the safety and health hazards associated with the chemicals.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).