OSHA Inspection: KEN POLLOCK AUTO GROUP

Issued

Nov 21, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,581 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) Detail Area: Employees worked with corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, CDN Wire Wheel Cleaner and Technician's Choice Brake-R, and an appropriate emergency eyewash was not available in the work area, as discovered on or about 11/1/2019.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Nov 21, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not 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:  (a) Detail Area: Employees worked with hazardous chemicals and the employer did not perform a written hazard assessment as discovered on or about 11/1/2019.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

Nov 21, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) Detail Shop: Employees worked with corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, CDN Wire Wheel Cleaner and Technician's Choice Brake-R, and the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to liquid chemicals, as discovered on or about 11/1/2019.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Nov 21, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,581 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 describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Service and Detail Areas: Employees worked with hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to, CDN Wire Wheel Cleaner and Technician's Choice Brake-R, and the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program, as discovered on or about 11/1/2019.    Abatement Certification Required.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Key elements of a hazard communication program are the written program (e), labeling (f), safety data sheets (g), and employee training (h).