OSHA Inspection: HACIENDA COLLISION CENTER LLC

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Abate by

May 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400440071010601073

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:   At this establishment, the employer had not established a respiratory protection program when employees were required to wear tight-fitting respirators when using the hazardous chemicals and materials for mixing, spraying, painting, sanding, grinding and scarfing automotive parts.  An effective respiratory protection program would include, but not limited to: a. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the work place; b. Medical evaluation of employees required to wear respirators; c. Valid fit testing procedures for each type of tight-fitting respirators; d. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and maintaining respirators, and; e. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators.

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400440071010601073

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:   At this establishment, the employer had not provided a medical evaluation to employees required to wear tight-fitting respirators when using the hazardous chemicals and materials for mixing, spraying, painting, sanding, grinding and scarfing automotive parts.

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Abate by

May 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400440071010601073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:   At this establishment, the employer had not annually fit test employees required to wear tight-fitting respirators when using the hazardous chemicals and materials for mixing, spraying, painting, sanding, grinding and scarfing automotive parts.

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Abate by

May 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400440071010601073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   At this establishment, the employer did not train the employees to ensure safe respirator use when they were using the hazardous chemicals and materials for mixing, spraying, painting, sanding, grinding and scarfing the automotive parts.

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Abate by

May 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591BWPB

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:   At this establishment, employees worked in repair and replacement of automotive parts, and operated different machines and equipment. Work surfaces were not regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of lead.  Monitoring was conducted to ascertain lead presence and exposure. On November 5, 2020 the wipes samples were taken to ascertain lead exposure from different work surfaces, such as, but not limited to lunchrooms, laboratory equipment and employees work stations and desks: WIPE #2 - 514.00 ug/ft2.

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0070X100

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:   At this establishment, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders to repair, replace and build automotive parts and other structures. The employer did not ensure that the compressed gas cylinders were separated when not in use.

Issued

Apr 16, 2021

Abate by

May 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400440071010601073

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:    At this establishment, employees involved in repairing automotive  metal and plastic parts, sanding, grinding and scarfing those parts or when those parts are paint sprayed, lubricated and cleaned with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, corrosives Degreasers, Acetone, Alcohols, Body Fillers, Bonding Adhesive, Thinners, Paints and Clear Coats. The employer had not implemented the Hazard Communication program, which would address labeling, and other forms of warning on chemicals containers, Safety Data Sheets and employees' information and training on the hazards associated with chemicals used at this site.  The written program must also contain the following: 1. A list of all hazardous chemicals on site; 2. The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as a spill; 3. The hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at this site.