| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-08-07
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| Case Closed |
2013-12-30
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
836708 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-24 |
| Current Penalty |
1575.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-07 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Worksite, Spray room - Employees are required to wear 3M half face R95 dual cartridge respirator when spraying paints on school buses. The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory program including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, procedures for cleaning and storing and disinfecting of respirators; on or about 8/7/13. b) Worksite, Sanding area - Employees are required to wear 3M half face N95 dual cartridge respirator when sanding school buses. The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory program including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, procedures for clearing and storing and disinfecting of respirators; on or about 8/7/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Respiratory Program must include the descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation will be developed, implemented and conveyed to the employer's employees who use respirators: (i) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace. (ii) Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators. (iii) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators. (iv) Procedures for the proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations. (v) Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators. (vi) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators. (vii) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations. (viii) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and (ix) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-07 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a) Worksite, spray room - Employees are required to wear 3M half face R95 dual cartridge respirator when spraying paints on school buses without being provided with a medical evaluation prior to the employees' use of the respirator in the workplace; on or about 8/7/13. b) Worksite, Sanding area - Employees are required to wear 3M half face N95 dual cartridge respirator when sanding buses without being provided with a medical evaluation prior to the employees' use of the respirator in the workplace; on or about 8/7/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-07 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Worksite, spray room: Employees are required to wear 3M half face R95 dual cartridge respirator when spraying paints on school buses without being fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator; on or about 8/7/13. b) Worksite, sanding area: Employees are required to wear 3M half face N95 dual cartridge respirator when sanding school buses without being fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator; on or about 8/7/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-07 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a) Worksite, spray room: Employees are required to wear 3M half face R95 dual cartridge respirators when spraying paint on school buses without being provided with the respiratory protection training prior using the respirator at the workplace; on or about 8/7/13. b) Worksite, sanding room: Employees are required to wear 3M half face N95 dual cartridge respirator when sanding school buses without being provided with the respiratory protection training prior using the respirator at the workplace; on or about 8/7/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-24 |
| Current Penalty |
1575.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met: a) At the worksite, the employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to paint, propane; on or about 8/7/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) At the worksite, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, paints, propane were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to these chemicals ; on or about 8/7/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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