OSHA Inspection: CHARLESTON SUZUKI LLC

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $1554.00 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)  Service Center:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products such as but not limited to, MDP non-chlorinated brake cleaner and NAPA windshield wash.  The employer has not conducted a hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment is required during use of the products.   (b)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products such as but not limited to, Stallion W-350 wheel cleaner and Stallion SWW50 wash and wax.   The employer has not conducted a hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment such as but not limited to, hand and eye protection, are required.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use Stallion W-350 Tire Cleaner which is corrosive.  The employer has not provided or required the use of eye protection while handling the corrosive tire cleaner.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $1554.00 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)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, an eye wash station was not provided in the immediate area for employees that use Stallion W-350 tire cleaner which is corrosive.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1164.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  (a)  Service Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, two oxygen and two acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored directly next to each other and not separated by a noncombustible barrier.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1164.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders1, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:   (a)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior,  energized fluorescent lighting containing four 4 foot fluorescent bulbs was located 3 feet 10 inches above the floor and was not guarded to protect against employee contact to the light fixture and bulbs.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1164.00 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 Center:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products during servicing of vehicles such as but not limited to, MDP non-chlorinated brake cleaner and NAPA windshield wash, both are flammable.  The employer has not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to the hazards of products.     (b)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products during vehicle washing and detailing such as but not limited to, Stallion W-350 wheel cleaner and Stallion SWW50 wash and wax.   The employer has not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to the hazards of products.         ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    (a)  Service Center:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products during servicing of vehicles such as but not limited to, MDP non-chlorinated brake cleaner and NAPA windshield wash, both are flammable.  The employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for the products.    (b)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products during vehicle washing and detailing such as but not limited to, Stallion W-350 wheel cleaner and Stallion SWW50 wash and wax.   The employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for the products.       Abatement Note:  Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options.

Issued

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):   (a)  Service Center:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products during servicing of vehicles such as but not limited to, MDP non-chlorinated brake cleaner and NAPA windshield wash, both are flammable.  The employer has not provided employees training on the hazards associated with the products.     (b)  Wash Bay:  On December 4, 2019 and times prior, employees use products during vehicle washing and detailing such as but not limited to, Stallion W-350 wheel cleaner and Stallion SWW50 wash and wax.  The employer has not provided employees training on the hazards associated with the products.