Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): The Gerber Group, Inc. dba Gerber Collision & Glass failed to implement an effective combination of engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee's exposures to carbon monoxide to or below 50 parts per million (ppm) or less. a) On or about February 26, 2025, an employee in the spray booth was exposed to carbon monoxide at an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) concentration of 54.2 parts per million (ppm), approximately 1.08 times the OSHA 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit of 50 ppm. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records. General methods of control applicable in this circumstance include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Seek the expertise of a competent individual such as an engineer or certified industrial hygienist to assess existing controls including the ventilation system; obtain recommendations to improve existing controls, and implementation of recommended equipment(s) or modifications of existing controls. 2. Install a commercial grade carbon monoxide alarm/detection unit that can accurately detect the presence of carbon monoxide in the spray painting area and service bays. 3. Re-evaluate the current gas powered spray booth dryers and consider replacing it with another appropriate safer dryer. 4. Perform periodic maintenance checks/inspections of the spray booths to ensure that the system is functioning as designed. Evaluate performance of the service provider and maintenance inspections for discrepancies. STEP 1: Effective training on the recognition, signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide shall be provided to affected employees. Abatement due by August 28, 2025. STEP 2: A written, detailed plan of abatement shall be submitted to the Area Director outlining the administrative controls and work practice measures to control employee exposures to carbon monoxide, as referenced in the citation. This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following action which must be consistent with the abatement dates required by this citation. Abatement due by September 19, 2025. 1) Evaluation of engineering/administrative control options; 2) Selection of optimum control methods and completion of design; 3) Procurement, installation and operation of selected control measures; and, 4) Testing and acceptance or modification/redesign of controls. STEP 3: Abatement shall have been completed by the implementation of feasible engineering and/or administrative controls upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving compliance. Abatement due by November 3, 2025.