| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2022-05-20
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, N: COVID-19
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| Case Closed |
2023-06-20
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1883145 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-06-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-12-01 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): a) On or about 04/11/22 in the Colton RV Facility, employees were exposed to falls of 8 to 12 feet above ground when walking and working on top of the Recreational Vehicles (RVs)'s roofs without fall protection while they were repairing and replacing sealant around air conditioning vents, plumbing and bathroom vents, replacing gutter rails, and rebuilding parts of the roof. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-06-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-29 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a) On or about 4/11/22, throughout the facility; employee were exposed to contact with corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to Green Nitro C-99 (containing sodium hydroxide), and XT3 Alkaline vehicle wash (containing Disodium metasilicate), when transferring chemicals from 55 gallon drums to secondary containers for use while cleaning and repairing recreational vehicles when the employer permitted the use of safety glasses or face shield instead of chemical splash goggles. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
| Issuance Date |
2022-06-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-29 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(a):The employer did not require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Or or about 4/11/22, throughout the facility; employees were exposed to severe skin burns working with corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to Car Brite (containing phosphoric acid butoxyethanol), Martin's Extra Duty Spray Cleaner (containing Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether), Green Nitro C-99 (containing sodium hydroxide), XT3 Alkaline vehicle wash (containing Disodium metasilicate), T-Chlor (containing Sodium Hypochlorite) when cleaning and repairing recreational vehicles when not required to use chemically resistant gloves. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2022-06-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-29 |
| Current Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4351.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) On or about 04/11/22, in the Detail area, employees were exposed to burn hazards where there was not an emergency eye wash unit immediately adjacent to the area where employees were handling corrosive materials such as but not limited to, Car Brite (containing phosphoric acid butoxyethanol), Martin's Extra Duty Spray Cleaner (containing Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether), Green Nitro C-99 (containing sodium hydroxide), XT3 Alkaline vehicle wash (containing Disodium metasilicate), T-Chlor (containing Sodium Hypochlorite. An eye wash station was located around the corner from the Detail area. The path of travel was not not straight or unobstructed due to the room configuration. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2022-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4931.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical a) On or about 04/11/22 throughout the facility, where 55 gallon drums, 5 gallon containers, and spray bottles of hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, Car Brite (containing phosphoric acid butoxyethanol), Martin's Extra Duty Spray Cleaner (containing Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether), Green Nitro C-99 (containing sodium hydroxide), XT3 Alkaline vehicle wash (containing Disodium metasilicate), T-Chlor (containing Sodium Hypochlorite) used when cleaning and repairing recreational vehicles were not marked with an identity and an appropriate hazard warning exposing employees to eye, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-06-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about 04/11/22, throughout the facility, employees who work daily with materials such as but not limited to; Car Brite (containing phosphoric acid butoxyethanol), Pro Sol (containing 2-butoxyethanol and trimethylbenzene), Martin's Extra Duty Spray Cleaner (containing Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether), Green Nitro C-99 (containing sodium hydroxide), XT3 Alkaline vehicle wash (containing Disodium metasilicate), T-Chlor (containing Sodium Hypochlorite) were exposed to chemical hazards when they were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials they work with. Employees must be informed of: 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 hazardous chemicals 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. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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