OSHA Inspection: HOTHEAD HEADLINERS, INC

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $2458.00 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 March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees were required to wear 3M cartridge tight fitting respirators while performing spraying activities with DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive.

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 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 March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees were required to wear 3M cartridge tight fitting respirators while performing spraying activities with DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive.

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1):The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  a) On March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees are required to wear 3M cartridge tight fitting respirators while performing spraying activities with DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive.

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) On March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees are required to wear 3M cartridge tight fitting respirators while performing spraying activities with DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive.

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) On March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Acetone, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon, Toluene, and Magnesium Oxide Fume while using products including DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive and DAN TACK Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive when spraying door panels.

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for DAN TACK Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive in the workplace.

Issued

2021-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  On March 18, 2021 and times prior thereto, employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals including Acetone, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon, Toluene, and Magnesium Oxide Fume when using products such as but not limited to DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive and DAN TACK Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive when spraying had not received training.