OSHA Inspection: JIMBO'S AUTO REPAIR LLC

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(b)(6):"Sources of ignition." In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat.  a) On or before 11/24/2023, employer did not ensure that when using the 40 foot long torch hose that it was not in locations where precautions against open flames such as the natural gas heater located in the bay area did not expose employees to the potential for fire or explosion from leaks in the propane cylinder that the hose was attached to.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  a) On or about 11/28/2023, employer did not establish and implement a written hazard communication program for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, employee information and training for employees working with and around hazardous chemicals including but not limited to propane, oxygen, antifreeze, oils, brake cleaner, and gas located within vehicles being serviced.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):Training. Employee training shall include at least:   (iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used;   a) On or about 11/28/2023, the employer did not ensure that employees working in the two operational bay areas had been trained on the specific procedures and work practices for filling the 100lb propane cylinder included how to conduct leak test prior to use with the propane torch. Nor did the employer ensure that employees were trained on how to read the stamp information such as the meaning of the S stamp (S markings indicate that the tanks were proof pressure tested and must be requalified within 10 years), water capacity of 239 gallons, and the tare weight of 68lbs on the 100lb propane cylinder that was overfilled on 11/28/23.