OSHA Inspection: S&S AUTO BODY

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a)  Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/25/2022, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use including selection, medical evaluation, fit-testing, training, and inspection.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/25/2022, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.   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.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a)  Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/25/2022, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.   Employee(s) were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) spray Booth Area - On or about 8/25/2022, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.  Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:        Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;        What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;         How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;         How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;         What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;         How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,865 Reduced

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:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 8/25/2022 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Axalta 105 Lacquer Thinner(containing petroleum oils, WD 40 (containing LVP aliphatic hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide), lacquer thinner (containing methanol, toluene, and xylene), Klean-Strip Prep All (containing hydrotreated light naphtha, and hydrotreated light distillate), Vietek Gun Cleaner (containing acetone and methanol), and Cromax Lacquer Thinner Fast Dry (containing acetone, toluene, and heptane).  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning, 2)    Safety Data Sheets AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 8/25/2022 , the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for materials such as, but not limited to Axalta 105 Lacquer Thinner, Klean-Strip Prep All ,  Vietek Gun Cleaner, and Cromax Lacquer Thinner Fast Dry.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 7/6/2021, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to Axalta 105 Lacquer Thinner(containing petroleum oils, WD 40 (containing LVP aliphatic hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide), lacquer thinner (containing methanol, toluene, and xylene), Klean-Strip Prep All (containing hydrotreated light naphtha, and hydrotreated light distillate), Vietek Gun Cleaner (containing acetone and methanol), and Cromax Lacquer Thinner Fast Dry (containing acetone, toluene, and heptane) were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 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 a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED