OSHA Inspection: CHRIS AUFFENBERG FORD

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5635.00 · Current $3945.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  In the detail shop, protective eye/face equipment was not provided and required to be worn when using "extremely corrosive" and "corrosive"  liquid products that could result in "severe eye and skin burns," such as wheel acid (Technician's Choice Tec 310 Tough Stuff) that contained hydrofluoric acid, and wheel and tire degreaser (Technician's Choice White Wall Tire Cleaner), as well as other chemical products that could cause eye injury.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous conditions such as those from chemical burns:  In the detail shop, gloves were not provided and required to be worn when using "extremely corrosive" and "corrosive"  liquid products that could result in "severe skin burns," such as wheel acid (Technician's Choice Tec 310 Tough Stuff) that contained hydrofluoric acid, and wheel and tire degreaser (Technician's Choice White Wall Tire Cleaner), as well as other chemical products that could cause injury from chemical burns or irritation.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $2367.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  A battery charger and other equipment, with an equipment grounding conductor, were used with an extension cord, designed with an equipment grounding conductor, but had a plug replaced with no equipment grounding conductor (there was no ground pin).   Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  An extension cord that had damaged insulation in multiple locations on the cord was used to power equipment.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  The battery charger was used with damaged insulation (strain relief) at the power cord plug.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  A refrigerator used in the shop had a missing ground pin.  Potential voltage was measured on the metal case of the appliance.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $2367.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Employees were not trained on the safety data sheets of the products used in the detail shop, which provided hazard information including the severity of the hazard, such as chemical burns, and the protective equipment required such as the appropriate type of eye and hand protection.   Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  Detail shop employees were not trained on the location and availability of safety data sheets and of the written chemical hazard communication program.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked:  Smaller bottles of chemical products, transferred from five gallon containers, were not labeled with the identity of the chemical product, including the wheel acid cleaner and wheel tire degreaser.  (Note: although (f)(8) allows for unlabeled containers that are in the immediate use of the person who made the transfer to that unlabeled bottle, if other employees use the same bottle/container and it is used for more than a day, then labeling is required.)  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.