OSHA Inspection: FORT COLLINS AUTO, LLC

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $7813.00

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)	On or before February 28, 2023, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes in the maintenance shop where employees use corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to Stinger Black Scorpion Degreaser.  This condition exposed employees to the risk of severe irritation, chemical burns, and even blindness.  A feasible means of abatement includes but is not limited to: 1) a portable eye wash device, appropriate for the expected hazardous exposure, and containing not less than one gallon of potable water; or 2) a plumbed emergency eyewash unit capable of delivering not less than 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of clean water per minute, with flow valves that are simple to operate, go "on" in one second or less, and remain "on" during the eyewash procedure and can be operated handsfree.  For details on emergency eyewash and shower equipment, OSHA references the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift:  (a)	On or before February 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure that chemical containers used by employees such as but not limited to automotive degreasers and cleaners were properly labeled.  Several containers were missing its label.  This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards to the eyes, hands, and skin.