OSHA Inspection: ELITE HAIL SYSTEMS LLC

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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 or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were safe and healthy while wearing respirators during work tasks, by documenting and implementing a respiratory protection program.  A respirator is required during painting tasks.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  (a) On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were safe and healthy while voluntarily wearing respirators during work tasks, by documenting and implementing a respiratory protection program.  Workers voluntarily wear tight fitting respirators during buffing tasks and when the buffing bays and body shop are dusty.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees who wore tight fitting respirators while performing work tasks, were exposed to the hazards of wearing the respirators without having a medical evaluation in advance to ensure that they were medically able to use the respirators.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from a relocatable power tap (power strip) in the compressor shed that was powered by an extension cord rather than directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:  (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and electrocution hazards from wire splicing to energize a vent fan in the compressor shed that was not enclosed and protected.  A flexible cord from a fan was spliced to hard service wire and wrapped with electrical tape.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from an extension cord that was run through a hole in the north wall of the building that houses the paint booth, to power an air compressor and other equipment in a shed, which is prohibited by 29 CFR 1910.305.(g)(1)(iv)[B].    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:  (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, the employer did not post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses from 2019 in a location that employees could see it.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii):  In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:  (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical, glass and gas exposure hazards when working under unguarded fluorescent light bulbs in the buffing bay.  They were mounted 7 feet 4 inches above the ground.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the electrical panels in the furnace room did not have clear space around or beneath them for access to examine, adjust, service or maintain them.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, the employer had not developed a chemical inventory as part of the hazard communication program which includes a product identifier so that the correct safety data sheet can be positively cross referenced.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 21, 2020

Abate by

Jun 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   (a)  On or about February 5, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals in containers that were inadequately labeled in the paint area an in the Repair and Installation bays.  The chemicals included but were not limited to, lacquer thinner (flammable; acute toxicity; skin irritation, serious eye damage), 3M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound 06085 (skin sensitization, corrosion and irritation; carcinogen), 3M Perfect-It EX AC Rubbing Compound 36061 (serious skin sensitization), and 3M Perfect-It EX Ultrafine Machine Polish 06069 (skin irritation).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").