OSHA Inspection: S & S AUTO BODY, INC.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9):A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a)   S&S Auto Body Inc., West spray booth: On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards when flammable materials were stored in direct proximity to the paint booth wall while employees are working in and around the paint booth spraying flammable urethane primer.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,170 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a)  S&S Auto Body Inc.:  On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the Hyster Forklift with an unapproved hole in the forks used to connect a trailer ball for moving trailers throughout the facility.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a) S&S Auto Body, Inc.: On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the Hyster forklift to perform activities including, but not limited to, removing and installing truck beds. The employer failed to ensure each operator was trained to operate the forklift.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,170 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) S&S Auto Body Inc., West Wall: On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using a relocatable power tap as a permanent wiring fixture to energize items such as, but not limited to: handheld tool and flashlight chargers.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) S&S Auto Body Inc., West Wall: On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using a tan flexible extension cord as a permanent means of wiring to charge an automotive jump pack.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:  a)  S&S Auto Body Inc., Paint Booths: On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior, employees were performing spraying operations without a current annual fit test while wearing tight fitting elastomeric respirators.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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 product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) S&S Auto Body Inc.: On or about November 19, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to chemical hazards while working with chemicals such as, but not limited to: acetone (Kent Automotive Speedy 500 Adhesive Remover), and methyl acetate (Grow Automotive 1501 Premium Wash Thinner) to perform auto body operations. The employer failed to ensure that each container of chemicals in the workplace was labeled with the product identifier in words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provides at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.