OSHA Inspection: DON HEWLETT CHEVROLET BUICK, INC.

Issued

2021-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $7373.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073T177

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.  On or about September 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not implemented elements of a written Respiratory Protection Program for employees required to wear half-face and full-face respirators, exposing the employees to the hazard of inhaling hazardous chemicals and the aggravation of a cardiac or pulmonary condition.  Required program elements that were not implemented include, but were not limited to, the following: 1910.134(c)(1)(ii): Employees had not received medical evaluations before being required to utilize respirators. 1910.134(c)(1)(iii): Employees had not received fit-tests before being required to utilize respirators.

Issued

2021-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7022.00 · Current $4213.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073T177

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:  On or about September 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not make available an emergency shower for quick drenching of the body, exposing employees to the hazard of prolonged skin contact with hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2021-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4476.00 · Current $2686.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200.   On or about September 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees working with hazardous chemicals were not aware of the location of a written hazard communication program or relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), exposing the employees to the hazard of contact with hazardous chemicals.