OSHA Inspection: SHARP AUTO BODY INC.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $3789.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(3): Hot surfaces were located in spraying area(s) where deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate:  a) On or about, October 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure hot surfaces such as the B-Tec, model IR-B03 portable electrical infrared drying apparatus heat tubes were not located inside the spray booth where combustible residues could readily accumulate.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $2273.00

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) On October 23, 2019, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures where respirators were required for employees working in the paint spray booth and other areas of the body shop. Employees performing spray painting were required to use 3M 6000 half-mask dual cartridge type respirators.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On October 23, 2019, the employer did not provide medical evaluation to determine the employees' ability to use a respirator, before the employees were required to use the 3M 6000 half-mask dual cartridge type respirators when spray painting automobiles.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) On October 23, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees performing spray painting and detailing, rand who were required to use 3M 6000 half-mask dual cartridge type respirators, were fit tested prior to initial use.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $2273.00

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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:   a) On October 23, 2019, the employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describe at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals:  2) Safety data sheet(s) availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and,  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  The employees who conduct spray painting operations were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to  Axalta Cromax 7400S Non-Stop Clearcoat containing acetone, methyl amyl ketone and methyl ethyl ketone; Axalta Cromax 7405S Non-Stop Activator containing aliphatic polyisocyanate resin, butyl acetate, 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride and isophorone diisocyanate homopolymer: Axalta Cromax 7465S, Non-Stop Reducer containing butyl acetate and methyl ethyl ketone; Standox MSB Thinner BC 20-30 11387 containing butyl acetate, hydrotreated heavy naphtha (petroleum) and xylene; Nason finishes 2K Urethane Activator 483-15 containing aliphatic polyisocyanate resin and butyl acetate.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  a) On October 23, 2019, the employer did not ensure the safety data sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace, including but not limited to  Axalta Cromax 7400S Non-Stop Clearcoat containing acetone, methyl amyl ketone and methyl ethyl ketone; Axalta Cromax 7405S Non-Stop Activator containing aliphatic polyisocyanate resin, butyl acetate, 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride and isophorone diisocyanate homopolymer: Axalta Cromax 7465S, Non-Stop Reducer containing butyl acetate and methyl ethyl ketone; Standox MSB Thinner BC 20-30 11387 containing butyl acetate, hydrotreated heavy naphtha (petroleum) and xylene; Nason finishes 2K Urethane Activator 483-15 containing aliphatic polyisocyanate resin and butyl acetate.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with you certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) On October 23, 2019, the employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to  Axalta Cromax 7400S Non-Stop Clearcoat containing acetone, methyl amyl ketone and methyl ethyl ketone; Axalta Cromax 7405S Non-Stop Activator containing aliphatic polyisocyanate resin, butyl acetate, 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride and isophorone diisocyanate homopolymer: Axalta Cromax 7465S, Non-Stop Reducer containing butyl acetate and methyl ethyl ketone; Standox MSB Thinner BC 20-30 11387 containing butyl acetate, hydrotreated heavy naphtha (petroleum) and xylene; Nason finishes 2K Urethane Activator 483-15 containing aliphatic polyisocyanate resin and butyl acetate.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.