OSHA Inspection: FLEET GENIUS, LLC

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:   a) Spray painting area - On or about 1/30/24, employee(s) were not able to open the exit door from the inside special knowledge to unlock the dead-bolt.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.141(g)(4): Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s):  a) Container Painting Area - On or about 1/30/24, employees kept bottles of juice and drinking water within the painting area and stored them on top of 5-gallon buckets of paint. All items in the spray area are exposed to overspray from the painting operation. The paint contains glycol ether (2-butoxyethanol), sec-butyl alcohol, and methyl alcohol all toxic materials if ingested.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,500 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l):   a) Throughout Facility - On or about 10/10/23, employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks without having received the required training.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $46,090 · Current $9,000 Reduced

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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) Container Painting Area - On or about 10/10/23, employees were required by the employer to wear 3M half-mask air purifying respirators while spray painting refuse containers.  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.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 29, 2024

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:  Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  a) Container Painting Area - On or about 10/10/23, employees were required by the employer to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while spray painting refuse containers.  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.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

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)  Container Painting Area - On or about 10/10/2023, employees were required by the employer to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while spray painting refuse containers.  Employee(s) were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

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) Container Painting Area - On or about 10/10/2023, employees were required by the employer to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying  respirators while spray painting refuse containers.   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.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 1d and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $34,565 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a) Welding/Cutting Area - On or about 10/10/23, workers and other persons who work in welding/cutting area were not protected from MIG welding rays by screens or shields.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $46,090 · Current $5,000 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 10/10/23, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Casella Blue Premium Aqua Enamel (containing 2-butoxyethanol, methyl alcohol, and sec-butyl alcohol, Spray Nine Heavy Duty Cleaner and Degreaser (containing dipropylene glycol monbutyl ether, and ethoxylated alcohols) and welding fumes (including iron and manganese).   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.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 7a and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

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 10/10/23, employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to Casella Blue Premium Aqua Enamel (containing 2-butoxyethanol, methyl alcohol, and sec-butyl alcohol, Spray Nine Heavy Duty Cleaner and Degreaser (containing dipropylene glycol monbutyl ether, and ethoxylated alcohols) and welding fumes (including iron and manganese) 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.  Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 7b and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.