OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO TAXI MEDALLION MANAGEMENT

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): "General." Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable.    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the painting area,  a large open top container containing Class 1B flammable was used to soak spray gun parts. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with exposed flammables.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.      a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the painting area, employees were required to use a spray booth monthly. The spray booth did not have a manometer to indicate adeqaute air flow for use with flammable paint.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the painting area, the spray booth had various items stored against the back wall, failing to leave the 3 feet clearance on all sides as required by the standard.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10): Illumination. When spraying areas are illuminated through glass panels or other transparent materials, only fixed lighting units shall be used as a source of illumination. Panels shall effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit is located, and shall be of a noncombustible material of such a nature or so protected that breakage will be unlikely. Panels shall be so arranged that normal accumulations of residue on the exposed surface of the panel will not be raised to a dangerous temperature by radiation or conduction from the source of illumination.    a.  On or about January 10, 2013, in the spray booth, employees were required to paint with a Class 1B flammable. Three of four lights were missing panels in the spray booth.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(9): Air exhaust. Air exhaust from spray operations shall not be directed so that it will contaminate makeup air being introduced into the spraying area or other ventilating intakes, nor directed so as to create a nuisance. Air exhausted from spray operations shall not be recirculated.    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the spray area, the spray booth was not vented to the outside of the building. Air was recirculated into the employee workspace.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the work area, the employees were required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, lacquer thinner which contains methanol and acetone.  The employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the workplace, the employer did not have any material safety data sheets for the chemicals used at the facility such as, but not limited to lacquer thinner which contains methanol and acetone.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the work area, the employees were not trained, in the hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, lacquer thinner which contains methanol and acetone.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:    a. On or about January 10, 2013, in the work area, the company did not adequately assess the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment, such as but not limited to, cloth gloves while performing mechanical work.