OSHA Inspection: ALLOY WHEEL REPAIR SPECIALISTS, LLC

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $52014.00 · Current $40000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for eyes, face, head, and extremities, was not provided as necessary by reason of chemical hazards encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through physical contact:  a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, an employee stripping wheel grime from rims in a dip tank full of hot Kolene Recover 5000 Stripper was not provided PPE to protect the employee's arms, chest, and legs from hot chemical burns.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.132(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 1, item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:   a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, an employee was stripping wheel grime from rims in a dip tank full of hot Kolene Recover 5000 Stripper which required PPE to protect the employee's arms, chest, and legs from hot chemical burns.  The employer did not train employees on the use of PPE and what personal protective equipment was necessary to protect them during this work, nor on how to properly use the equipment.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 1, item number 2c, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not provide and ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, acids, liquid chemicals, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a)  Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, an employee using a compressed air nozzle to blow dust from car rims after media blasting with acrylic media blast, was not required by the employer to utilize appropriate eye protection to protect the employee's eyes from flying particles.  b) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, , an employee operating a hoist to raise and lower a rack or rims in/out of a Potassium Hydroxide dip tank was not required by the employer to utilize PPE to protect the employee's eyes and face from thermal and chemical burns.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 1, item number 2d, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10802210246025909130

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 required or permitted to use an elastomeric respirator in the workplace:   a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were required to wear full-face and/or half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.  Employees required to wear respirators due to exposure were not provided a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator as required.  b) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were required to wear full-face and/or half-face elastomeric respirators during powder coating at the powder coat booth.  Employees required to wear respirators due to exposure were not provided a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator as required.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 2, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center,  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554244, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7286 Penn Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10802210246025909130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) required to wear tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were required to wear full-face and/or half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.  Employees required to wear respirators due to exposure were not provided a respirator fit test.  b) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were required to wear full-face and/or half-face elastomeric respirators during powder coating at the powder coat booth.  Employees required to wear respirators due to exposure were not provided a respirator fit test.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 2, item number 1c, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center,  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554244, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7286 Penn Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10802210246025909130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees who were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators during powder coating, had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 2, item number 1d, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center,  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554244, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7286 Penn Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10802210246025909130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective training to employees who were required to use elastomeric respirators.    a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were required to wear full-face and/or half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.  The employer did not provide effective training on respirators in accordance with this section.   b) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were required to wear full-face and/or half-face elastomeric respirators during powder coating at the powder coat booth.  The employer did not provide effective training on respirators in accordance with this section.   Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(k), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 2, item number 1e, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center,  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554244, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7286 Penn Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $39012.00 · Current $20000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees utilize flammable liquids, perform welding, and utilize flammable gases for heating metal. The employer provides fire extinguishers for incipient use, however the employer did not provide fire extinguisher training.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580009, citation number 1, item number 3b, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $39012.00 · Current $20000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees in the turning area utilize compressed air to blow metal shavings off.  The dead end pressure on this compressed air nozzle was in excess of 110 psi.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580009, citation number 1, item number 5, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $39012.00 · Current $20000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 214024602590

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) Alloy Wheel Specialists, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center - located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA - On or about September 17, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, solvent based paints and corrosive chemicals.  The employer did not provide effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area in accordance with this section.  Advanced Machine Systems, d/b/a Wheel Collision Center, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1580496, citation number 1, item number 3b, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Moorestown Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.