OSHA Inspection: WEST GERMAN IMPORTS, INC.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4642.00 · Current $2710.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

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) Detailing building: On or about November 17, 2020, the employer did not perform a workplace hazard assessment to determine if hazards were present that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Detailing facility: On or about November 17, 2020, the employer provided elastomeric half-face respirators for voluntary use and did not establish and implement elements of a written respiratory protection program in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 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) Facility: On or about November 17, 2020, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees that voluntarily wear half-face elastomeric respirators.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a) Detailing building: On or about November 17, 2020, the employer provided elastomeric half-face respirators for voluntary use and did not provide employees with the basic advisory information as presented in Appendix D.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4642.00 · Current $2710.00 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) Detailing facility: On or about November 17, 2020, the employer did not ensure that an eye wash station was present where employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals such as Red Devil Degreaser, and Non-Acid Wheel and Brake cleaner.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5803.00 · Current $3871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a)Main building, detailing section: On or about November 17, 2020, employees used compressed air for cleaning purposes and the employer did not ensure that compressed air was reduced below 30 psi.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4642.00 · Current $2710.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 21402260B415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v).  a) Facility: On or about November 17, 2020, spray bottles of Red Devil Degreaser and Non-Acid Wheel and Brake Cleaner were observed in the work area with only a label to identify their contents. The employer did not ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals were labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 21402260B415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  a) Detailing building: On or about November 17, 2020, employees perform a variety of tasks where they are exposed to various chemicals, such as, but not limited to Red Devil Degreaser and Non-Acid Wheel and Brake Cleaner and the employer did not maintain safety data sheets accessible to employees in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 21402260B415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided 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) Detailing building: On or about November 17, 2020, employees perform a variety of tasks where they are exposed to various chemicals, such as, but not limited to Red Devil Degreaser and Non-Acid Wheel and Brake Cleaner and the employer did not properly train employees on the hazards of chemicals in accordance with this section.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1.  The requirements of this section; 2.  Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3.  The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least: 1.  Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2.  The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3.  The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4.  The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1025(l)(1)(i):Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025.  a) Detailing facility: On or around November 17, 2020, employees were observed working in an area where there was peeling paint containing lead. The employer did not provide adequate training to employees on the hazards of lead to include the contents of Appendices A and B of this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.