OSHA Inspection: ALPHA AUTOMOTIVE LLC

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):  Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) On or about and at times prior to August 14, 2023, at the establishment located at 3980 Velp Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure each employee who operated the sit down forklifts and stand up pickers completed a formal training program, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  a) On or about and at times prior to August 14, 2023, at the establishment located at 3980 Velp Avenue, Green Bay; the employer did not reevaluate each powered industrial truck operator's performance every 3 years to ensure they had the knowledge and skill to operate safely, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer must establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. Exception: Employers are not required to include in a written respiratory protection program those employees whose only use of respirators involves the voluntary use of filtering facepieces (dust masks).  a) On or about and at times prior to September 7, 2023, at the establishment located at 3980 Velp Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin; the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees provided with voluntary use respirators. Employees  were provided with and wore a half-face tight-fitting elastomeric respirators (3M 5200 and 3M 6502) for voluntary use.  Key provisions in a voluntary use respiratory protection program include, but are not limited to the following:  1)  Medical evaluations for respirator use 2)  Information/training on maintenance, use and care 3)  Recordkeeping

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  a) On or about and at times prior to September 7, 2023, at the establishment located at 3980 Velp Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin; the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a half-face tight-fitting elastomeric respirator when worn voluntarily, exposing each employee to the hazards associated inadequate physical/physiological capability. Employees  were provided with and wore a half-face tight-fitting elastomeric respirators (3M 5200 and 3M 6502) for voluntary use.

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(a): Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees.  a) On or about and at times prior to September 7, 2023, at the establishment located at 3980 Velp Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin; employees working at the Buffing Booth utilized DeWalt Right Angle Polishers (Model #DWP849) that were mounted with ratchet straps, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(9)(i): All metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts, and piping systems conveying flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 �F (93 �C) or aerated solids shall be properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner.  a) On or about and at times prior to August 14, 2023, at the establishment located at 3980 Velp Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin; at the Spray Room, the employer did not ensure that all metal parts of the spray booth conveying a flammable liquid (PHC587 05G-Pail) were properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner, exposing employees to fire hazards.