OSHA Inspection: PULASKI FORD, LLC

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $3,856 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system:  a) Bed liner storage loft, on or about 11/5/19: Employees on the loft retrieving parts were exposed to a fall of 9.6 ft. when the open side was not protected by a guardrail system.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,566 · Current $5,783 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Detail area, on or about 11/5/19: A PPE assessment was not developed for employees such as detailers using Bravo Wheel Cleaner containing hydrofluoric acid; technicians using degreasers with skin absorbable constituents; and technicians performing hot work including oxy-acetylene torch cutting.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Detail area, on or about 11/5/19: Detailers using Bravo Wheel Cleaner were not provided with face shields and goggles to protect the eyes and face from contact with hydrofluoric acid.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,566 · Current $5,783 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.   a) Detail area, on or about 11/5/19: Detailers using Bravo Wheel Cleaner were not provided with chemical resistant gauntlet type gloves to protect forearms from contact with hydrofluoric acid which makes up 10% of the product.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:   a) Detail area, on or about 11/5/19: Detailers using Bravo Wheel Cleaner containing 10% hydrofluoric acid did not have calcium gluconate available as a measure to treat skin contact.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,783 · Current $2,892 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Throughout the facility, on or about 2/13/20: Employees performing hot work were not provided with training on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,566 · Current $5,783 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Throughout the facility, on or about 11/5/19: A written hazard communication program was not implemented for employees that work with materials including, but not limited to Wire Wheel Cleaner containing corrosive hydrofluoric acid; Red Thunder containing 2-butoxyethanol, a skin absorbable irritant; Wet Look, a flammable liquid and central nervous system depressant; Red Lightning, a skin irritant; and NAPA MACS Brake Cleaner, containing toluene, a reproductive toxin.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout the facility, on or about 11/5/19: Information and training on hazardous chemicals in the work place were not provided for employees that perform hot work such as oxy-acetylene torch cutting and work with materials including, but not limited to Wire Wheel Cleaner, Red Thunder, Wet Look, Red Lightning, and NAPA MACS Brake Cleaner.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item