OSHA Inspection: FLANAGAN'S TOWNE AUTO BODY,INC

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Abate by

Sep 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,057 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) Facility: The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program when employees were required to wear 3M half mask elastomeric respirator when painting, on or about 2/19/19.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COPMLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

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:    a) Facility: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees that were required to wear a 3M half mask air purifying respirator when painting, on or about 2/19/19.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually and/or more often if necessary:    a) Facility: The employer did not ensure that each employee required to wear a 3m Half Mask respirator was provided comprehensive training, on or about 2/19/19.    b) Facility: The employer did not provide a copy of a Appendix D to employees that voluntarily used 3M N95 filtering face piece respirators, on or about 2/19/19.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILUTE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  a)Facility, Garage Bay: Portable jacks were not legibly and permanently marked with the rated load by casting, stamping or other suitable means, on or about 2/19/19.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Abate by

Sep 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Facility, Body Shop: The cord powering the furnace had a torn strain relief exposing the internal insulated wires, on or about 2/19/19.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Abate by

Sep 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,057 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    a)Facility, Paint Area: The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the products identity.  Unlabeled containers located in the paint area contained unknown chemicals on or about, 2/19/19.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMET CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 14, 2019

Abate by

Sep 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,756 Reduced

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 described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:     a) Facility, Paint Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program when employees used chemicals that included, but were not limited to, LIMCO LC4100 High Solids Clear Coat (carcinogen), Acetone, LIMCO LHF Fast Hardener and Finish Pro 5000 General Purpose Thinner, on or about, 2/19/19.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMET CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.