OSHA Inspection: BIG O TIRES

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.        (a)   Big O Tires at 1633 Raven Ave., Estes Park CO 80517:  On and before November 14, 2019,  the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described 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 included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either: (i) The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or, (ii) Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.       (a)   Big O Tires at 1633 Raven Ave., Estes Park CO 80517:  On and before November 14, 2019, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked to convey the hazards represented by the employee use of chemicals such as, but not limited to:      (1)    Cleaners - Brake, Carburetor, Glass  (2)    Brake fluid  (3)    Engine degreaser  (4)    Various solvents    (5)    Oils  (6)    Glycols  (7)    Refrigerants.        This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).        (a)   Big O Tires at 1633 Raven Ave., Estes Park CO 80517:  On and before November 14, 2019, the employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s), such as but not limited to these types:      (1)    Cleaners - Brake, Carburetor, Glass  (2)    Brake fluid  (3)    Engine degreaser  (4)    Various solvents    (5)    Oils  (6)    Glycols  (7)    Refrigerants.        This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees 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)   Big O Tires at 1633 Raven Ave., Estes Park CO 80517:  On and before November 14, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided effective training on hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to:      (1)    Cleaners - Brake, Carburetor, Glass  (2)    Brake fluid  (3)    Engine degreaser  (4)    Various solvents    (5)    Oils  (6)    Glycols  (7)    Refrigerants.        This condition may result in employees using chemicals in an unsafe manner due to lack of knowledge about the chemicals.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Feb 20, 2020

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 had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):       (a)   Big O Tires at 1633 Raven Ave., Estes Park CO 80517:  On and before November 14, 2019, the employer did not ensure through written verification that a workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment had been performed.       Abatement Note: The employer shall verify that the required workplace assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall include the following:        1)   Identifies the workplace evaluated;        2)   The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;        3)   The date(s) that the hazard assessment was performed; and        4)   Which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.