| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2021-05-28
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| Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2023-09-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1717951 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1755.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1755.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Paint booth area: On or about February 23, 2021 and prior to, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards from vapors and particulates to include ethyl acetate, isobutyl acetate and n-Butyl acetate and the employer did not ensure a written respiratory protection program to include annual fit tests, medical evaluations and training on respirators and respirator care, maintenance and storage was in place for employees required to wear half mask respirators during painting job tasks. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Paint Booth: On or about February 23, 2021 and prior to, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards in that the employer did not ensure a medical evaluation to assess the employee was capable of wearing a respirator was done for employees required to wear a half mask respirator during spray painting work tasks. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Paint Booth: On or about February 23, 2021 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards from vapors to include ethyl acetate, isobutyl acetate and n-butyl acetate and the employer did not ensure employee had a fit test when required to wear a half mask tight fitting respirators during spraying job tasks. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i):Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: a) Paint booth: On or about March 18, 2021 and prior to, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals in paints to include Ethyl Acetate, Isobutyl Acetate and n-Butyl Acetate while conducting spray painting work tasks with required use of a half mask respirator and the employer is not ensuring respirators are stored properly to prevent contamination. |
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| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Paint Booth: On or about February 23, 2021 and prior to, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards in that the employer did not ensure a training on respirators was done for employees required to wear a half mask respirator during spray painting work tasks. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 C07 III B |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1755.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1755.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(c)(7)(iii)(b):A pressure gage marked to show the pressure drop across the filters of the spray booth to indicate that the filters require cleaning or replacement was not installed: a) Spray Paint Booth: On or about February 23, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards by not installing a gauge that will show pressure drop across filters to ensure filters are replaced or cleaned to ensure airflow through the booth. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1557704 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2022-03-14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2022-04-05 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers: a) Spray Paint Booth: On or about February 23, 2021and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards by not protecting space within the spray booth with sprinklers on the downstream and upstream side of the filters while performing spray painting operations. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B10 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1557704 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2022-03-14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2022-04-05 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10):Transparent panels used for illumination of spray booth(s) did not effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit(s) were located: A) Spray Paint Booth: On or about March 18, 2021 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards by permitting employee to performed painting and clear coating operations without effectively isolating the spraying area from the lighting unit. |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 C06 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1557704 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2022-03-14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2022-04-05 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations: a) Spray Paint Booth: On or about November 8, 2017 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards by not ensuring 110 volt electrical light switch in the paint booth was electrically rated for a Class I, Div. 1 hazardous location. b) Spray Paint Booth: On or about November 8, 2017 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards by not ensuring 110 volt electrical outlet next to the sliding entrance door in the paint booth was electrically rated for a Class I, Div. 1 hazardous location. c) Spray Paint Booth: On or about March 18, 2021 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards by not ensuring the ceiling mounted LED lights were electrically rated for a Class I, Div. 1 hazardous locations. d) Spray Paint Booth: On or about November 8, 2017 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards by not ensuring 110 volt electrical light switch in the paint booth on the wall the exhaust fan is located was electrically rated for a Class I, Div. 1 hazardous location. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) Shop and Paint Booth Area: On or about February 23, 2021 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that employees were exposed to chemical such as but not limited to the following: isobutyl acetate, ethyl acetate and n butyl acetate. Employees were exposed while conducting painting job tasks and the employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program with all required elements were available at the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet. a) Shop and Paint Booth Area: On or about February 23, 2021 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that employees were exposed to chemical such as but not limited to the following: isobutyl acetate, ethyl acetate and n butyl acetate. Employees were exposed while conducting wood sanding and the employer did not ensure a chemical inventory list was on site or available to employees at the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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) Facility wide: On or about February 23, 2021 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that employees were exposed to chemical such as but not limited to the following: wood dust, paints and stains. Employees were exposed while conducting wood sanding and spray painting job tasks and the employer did not ensure a training was conducted on hazard communication program. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19030019 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-08-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
329.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
329.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated: a) On or about August 23, 2021; verification and abatement: The employer failed to provide verification of abatement for citation 1, item number 1a, citation 1, item number 1b, citation 1, item number 1c, citation 1, item number 1d, citation1, item number 1e, citation 1, item number 2a, citation 1, item number 2b, citation 1, item number 2c, citation 1, item number 2d, citation 2, item number 1a, citation 2, item number 1b, citation 2, item number 1c from inspection 1510721 which was issued on June 22, 2020 and had a final contest date of July 19, 2021. |
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