OSHA Inspection: MD MOTORS INC

Issued

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $1675.00 Reduced

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:   In the main shop at 401 E Main St. Southbridge, MA: On or about July 26, 2023, employees using corrosive products, including but not limited to, NAPA Brake Fluid and Contender Cleaner Destainer with Bleach, were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use.

Issued

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $1675.00 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:  In the main shop at 401 E Main St. Southbridge, MA:  On or about July 26, 2023, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for employees who work with various hazardous materials including but not limited to Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner and Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant.

Issued

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace.   In the main shop at 401 E Main St. Southbridge, MA:  On or about July 26, 2023, the employer had not compiled a current chemical inventory crossed referenced to the Safety Data Sheets of the hazardous chemicals present in the work area.  Employees work with various hazardous materials including but not limited to Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner and Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant.

Issued

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  At the 401 E Main St. Southbridge, MA main motor vehicle repair shop for MD Motors:  On or about July 26, 2023, the employer did not provide access to Safety Data Sheets for the hazardous materials used in the work areas.  Employees work with various hazardous materials including but not limited to Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner and Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant.

Issued

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 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:  In the main shop at 401 E Main St. Southbridge, MA:  On or about July 26, 2023, employees were not trained on the health and physical hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals in their work area.  Employees work with various hazardous materials including but not limited to Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner and Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant.