OSHA Inspection: NEW ENGLAND TRUCK AND AUTO SHINE, INC.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,254 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank-cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that six compressed gas cylinders, positioned in a congested area at an overhead door, were secured from being knocked over and protected from objects striking them.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): LP gas containers stored inside were located near or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of employees.   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that LP gas containers were stored away from overhead doors that may be used by employees as a safe exit.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

May 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,763 · Current $3,382 Reduced

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:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that employees who were issued tight-fitting half mask respirators for painting, sanding, grinding and truck washing activities, were medically evaluated to determine their ability to use a respirator.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

May 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employees using a tight-fitting face-piece respirator were not annually fit tested:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that employees utilizing tight-fitting half mask respirators received an annual quantitative or qualitative fit test. Recently hired employees were issued a tight-fitting half mask respirator without any fit test at all.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

May 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that all employees received proper training in respiratory protection.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,635 · Current $2,818 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that the eyewash station was located in the immediate location (within 10 seconds) of the hazardous work activity requiring it, and that the eyewash station was unobstructed from employees reaching its location by other shop work activities.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,635 · Current $2,818 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), 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) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that secondary containers (spray bottles and backpacks) of Fleet Aluminum Brightener (acid solution), were labeled in accordance with the requirements of the standard.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $632 · Current $316 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that the Caterpillar forklift data plate was maintained in a legible condition.

Issued

Feb 19, 2019

Abate by

Feb 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   (a) Worksite   On or about 2/8/2019, the employer did not ensure that Powered Industrial Trucks were inspected prior to use, each day.