OSHA Inspection: JEFFCOAT ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2143.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Detail area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not require the use of safety glasses with side shields or chemicals goggles for employees working with products such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion  a) Detail area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not require the use of chemical resistant gloves for employees working with products such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)  a) Car wash area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer did not assess and determine if the employees required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and chemical resistant gloves while working with products such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(c)(4):Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.  a) Chemical storage area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the light switches had fully intact covers seated against the surface.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Chemical storage area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that strain relief was provided to a light switch which was hanging by the flexible cords.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Car wash area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees working with products such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Car wash area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer did not ensure adequate labeling which communicated the hazards of chemicals on containers of products used by employees such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) Car wash area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer did not ensure that the appropriate Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible for employees working with products such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 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) Car wash area; On or about May 15, 2023, and at times prior to the employer did not ensure that employees working with products such as Mighty VS7 Blue Foamy Lube, Mighty Blue Polish/Conditioner, Mighty VS7 Detail Spray, Mighty High Foaming Interior Shampoo, and Mighty All Over Protectant were provided with  the appropriate hazard communication training.