OSHA Inspection: CAR-GARD, LLC

Issued

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall 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 July 31, 2018, Car-Gard had not completed a written certification of a workplace PPE assessment identifying the hazards of the workplace and the appropriate PPE to protect employees from the identified hazards.

Issued

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about July 31, 2018, employees of Car-Gard, LLC were using Cook Auto Supply Acid Wheel Cleaner, a highly corrosive liquid capable of causing corneal burns, and did not have an eye wash station capable of providing 15 minutes of flush readily available.

Issued

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  a. On or about July 31, 2018, employees in the Detailing Area were utilizing a compressed air nozzle with a dead end pressure of 97 p.s.i.  b. On or about July 31, 2018, employees in the Exterior Wash Area were utilizing a compressed air nozzle with a dead end pressure over 100 p.s.i.

Issued

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1848.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard, LLC had not developed or implemented a written Hazard Communication Program.

Issued

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard, LLC employees were using a spray bottles from the detailing cart that were not labeled with the identity and hazards of their contents.  b. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard, LLC employees were using a 5 gallon container filled with pink colored fluid that was not labeled with the identity and hazards of their contents.  c. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard, LLC employees were using a bottle filled with a white colored substance from the detailing cart that was not labeled with the identity and hazards of their contents.  d. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard, LLC employees were using metal containers filled with an unknown substance which were not labeled with the identity and hazards of their contents.

Issued

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  a. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard had not maintained a copy of Cook Auto Supply Acid Wheel Cleaner SDS.     b. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard had not maintained a copy of BAF Industries Vision Glass Cleaner Concentrate.  c. On or about July 31, 2018, Car-Gard had not maintained a copy of Cook Auto Supply Purple Stuff.