OSHA Inspection: KJZ ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $1542.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards associated with improper automobile lift operations:    (a) On or about March 9, 2019, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while working around automotive lifts as follows:     1- Lifts were not inspected annually by a qualified person in order to ensure safe operation.   2- Versymetric Challenger Lift, Model CL10, SN 051100000021521, did not have its load lowered to rest on the locks.   3- Swing arms were not locked in place, and were capable of moving when in the raised position. This issues was on both the Challenger Lift, Model E10, SN 150800000129951, and the Challenger Lift, Model E10, SN 150500000123209. The locking pegs were stuck in the up position.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1157.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a)  On or about March 9, 2020, and at times prior, employees working with pressurized air and pneumatic tools were exposed to struck-by hazards from the PVC pipes that transport compressed air.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1156.00 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 March 9, 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 and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 March 9, 2020, and at times prior, an employee who is required to wear a respirator while performing work tasks, was exposed to the hazards of wearing a respirator without having a medical evaluation in advance to ensure that they were medically able to use the respirator.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face, or that interfered with valve function:    (a) On or about March 9, 2020, and at times prior, an employee who wore a respirator while performing painting tasks, was exposed to the hazards of improperly wearing a respirator, because of facial hair on the chin would interfere with the seal of the chin cup of the 3M Ultimate FX FF-400 series respirator.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  On or about March 9, 2020, and at times prior employees were exposed to explosion and fire hazards in the west automotive bay, from an oxygen and an acetylene tank which were stored together.

Issued

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  On or about March 9, 2020, and at times prior, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program documenting the chemical inventory, container labeling, safety data sheets, and training.  In the work place employees encounter many chemicals including but not limited to, vehicle undercoat hardener (carcinogen; skin sensitizer and irritant; flammable; acute toxicity when inhaled), paint thinner (serious eye irritation, skin irritation), solvent cleaner (skin corrosion, serious eye damage; acute toxicity when inhaled), gasoline (flammable; carcinogen; target organs are the liver, kidneys, bladder, blood, bone marrow, nervous system), and motor oil (skin irritant; carcinogen; can cause dizziness and drowsiness; motor oil will burn)  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").