| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: a. Building B north powder coat storage room - was kept locked on the inside by a latch post during painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. b. Building B north area chemical storage room - room labeled POL contained an active locking door knob on the outside door while the inside door knob did not have a means of opening the door. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. c. Building B north chemical storage room - room labeled SAT 24 contained an active locking door knob on the outside door while the inside door knob did not have a means of opening the door. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. d. Building B west small booth exterior exit - was kept locked on the inside by a slide lock and latch posts during painting operations. Violation observed on or about 7/25/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-02 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(2)(i): Abrasives and the surface coatings on the materials blasted are shattered and pulverized during blasting operations and the dust formed will contain particles of respirable size. The composition and toxicity of the dust from these sources shall be considered in making an evaluation of the potential health hazards: a. North abrasive blasting enclosure- 8-hour time-weighted average sampling indicated the presence of hexavalent chromium. A health evaluation was not completed for abrasive blasting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. b. South abrasive blasting enclosure - total dust 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 303.26 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 20 times over the permissible exposure limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 48 minutes not sampled. A health evaluation was not completed for abrasive blasting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 A05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(i): Employers must use only respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) under 42 CFR part 84 to protect employees from dust produced during abrasive-blasting operations: a. North abrasive blasting enclosure - respirator was not certified, in that, the required Bullard 88VX Series Airline Respirator used for abrasive blasting had the breathing tube connected to a Clemco climate control device that was attached to a non-Bullard air supply hose for breathing air. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. b. South abrasive blasting enclosure - total dust 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 303.26 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 20 times over the permissible exposure limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 48 minutes not sampled. Respirator was not certified, in that, the required Bullard 88VX Series Airline Respirator used for abrasive blasting had the breathing tube connected to a Clemco climate control device that was attached to a non-Bullard air supply hose for breathing air. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were over exposed to airborne concentrations listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration: b. South abrasive blasting enclosure - total dust 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 303.26 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 20 times over the permissible exposure limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air during blasting operations. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 48 minutes not sampled. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 A05 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iv): For employees who use respirators required by this section, the employer must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134: a. South abrasive blasting enclosure - total dust 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 303.26 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 20 times over the permissible exposure limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 48 minutes not sampled. A respiratory protection program was not developed for employee(s) required to use Bullard 88VX Series Airline Respirators during abrasive blasting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. b. North abrasive blasting enclosure - a respiratory protection program was not developed for employee(s) required to use Bullard 88VX Series Airline Respirator during abrasive blasting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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. Wet spray booths - hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. A respiratory protection program was not developed for employee(s) required to wear 3M half face respirators during wet painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. b. Dry spray booths - a respiratory protection program was not developed for employee(s) required to wear Klingspor Particulate Respirators during dry painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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. South abrasive blasting enclosure - total dust 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 303.26 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 20 times over the permissible exposure limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 48 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide respirator medical evaluations when employee(s) were required to use Bullard 88VX Series Airline Respirators during abrasive blasting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. c. Wet spray booths - hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide respirator medical evaluations when 3M half face respirators were required for wet painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. d. Dry spray booths - the employer did not provide respirator medical evaluations when Klingspor Particulate Respirators were required for dry painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f): The employee was required to use a respirator without being fit tested with the same make, model, style and size of respirator that was to be used: a. Wet spray booths - hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide respirator fit tests when 3M half face respirators were required for wet painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. b. Dry spray booths - the employer did not provide respirator fit tests when Klingspor Particulate Respirators were required for dry painting operations. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment: a. Building B north blasting enclosure - employee was exposed to continuous noise levels at 585% of the allowable 8 hour TWA (85 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of this dose % is 102.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 415 minutes during one shift. Violation was observed on or about 7/25/12. b. Building B south blasting enclosure - employee was exposed to continuous noise levels at 525% of the allowable 8 hour TWA (85 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of this dose % is 101.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 351 minutes during one shift. Violation was observed on or about 6/27/12. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius), were not dispensed into containers by the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling was not electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem was not bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire: a. North chemical storage room - steel drum used to transfer category 3 flammable lacquer thinner to metal cans with a pump was not grounded or bonded. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained: a. West small wet booth - visible gauges or audible alarms were not installed. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. b. East small dry booth - visible gauges or audible alarms were not installed. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. c. West large dry booth - visible gauges or audible alarms were not installed. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction: a. Conveyor wet spray booth - materials such as, but not limited to boxes, hoses, buckets, personal protective equipment, rags, work bench, cabinet and solvents were stored next to the exterior wall of the spray booth. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B10 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| 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. West large dry booth - during painting operations, a glass panel was broken and exposed electrical lighting equipment inside of the spray booth. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 H12 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(h)(12): All areas used for spraying, including the interior of the booth, were not protected by automatic sprinklers: a. East small dry booth - sprinklers were not used. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. b. West large dry booth - sprinklers were not used. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01010 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a. Building B - the employer did not have a written certification of a workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment for job tasks. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01011 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a. Building B - employee(s) that used Clark forklift 685-0052-6650-KOF, Caterpillar forklift VC110F and CAT forklift AT83F01445 were not trained in industrial truck operations. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01012 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a. Prepping areas - employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, compressed air used with air blow nozzles connected to an air compressor to clean was at 70 p.s.i. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. b. Dry spray booths - employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, compressed air used with air blow nozzles connected to an air compressor to clean was at 98 p.s.i. Violation observed on or about 7/25/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01013A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 C |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-02 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(c): Employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) which exceeded 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, as an 8-hour time-weighted average: a. West small wet spray booth - during priming operations, hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01013B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): a. West small spray booth - during priming operations, hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. The employer did not conduct air sampling to determine the 8-hour time-weighted average for each employee exposed to hexavalent chromium. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01013C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of chromium (VI) was, or could reasonably be expected to be, in excess of the permissible exposure limit: a. West small wet spray booth - during priming operations, hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations could be expected to be in excess of the PEL. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01013D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1): Where hazards were present or were likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI), the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment: a. West small wet spray booth - during priming operations, hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. The employer did not ensure employees to use personal protective equipment to cover the body and hands. Violation observed on or about 6/27/12. |
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| Citation ID |
01013E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages at a worksite where chromium (VI) was present; however, the employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI): a. Controlled area room - wipe sample indicated 3.6 micrograms of hexavalent chromium on the south control room bench. The employer did not prevent employee(s) from eating and drinking in areas that contained hexavalent chromium, in that, containers with consumable products were stored on surfaces containing hexavalent chromium. Violation observed on or about 6/26/13. b. North food storage area - wipe samples indicated 0.31 micrograms of hexavalent chromium on the Maytag refrigerator and 1 microgram of hexavalent chromium on the Rheem refrigerator. The employer did not prevent employee(s) from eating and drinking in areas that contained hexavalent chromium, in that, containers with consumable products were stored on surfaces containing hexavalent chromium. Violation observed on or about 6/26/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01013F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 K01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for all employees who were or could be occupationally exposed to chromium (VI) at or above the action level for 30 or more days a year: a. West small spray booth - hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. On this date, the employer did not make medical surveillance available to employee(s) exposed to hexavalent chromium at or above the action level of 0.0025 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01014A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200: a. West small wet spray booth - air samples indicated hexavalent chromium 8-hour time-weighted average sample was 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air which was 2 times over the permissible exposure limit of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter of air. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 83 minutes not sampled. Bulk sample indicated 2.17% of hexavalent chromium on the spray booth floor. The employer did not ensure that all employee(s) who are exposed to hexavalent chromium were provided with information and training on chemicals such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams E90G203 Chromated Polyamide Epoxy Primer. Violation observed on or about 6/26/13. b. North abrasive blasting enclosure - air samples indicated a presence of hexavalent chromium. The employer did not ensure that all employee(s) who are exposed to hexavalent chromium were provided with information and training on chemicals such as, but not limited to and abrasive blasting materials. Violation observed on or about 6/26/13. c. Controlled area room - wipe sample indicated 3.6 micrograms of hexavalent chromium on the south control room bench. The employer did not ensure that all employee(s) who are exposed to hexavalent chromium were provided with information and training on chemicals such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams E90G203 Chromated Polyamide Epoxy Primer and abrasive blasting materials. Violation observed on or about 6/26/13. d. North food storage area - wipe samples indicated 0.31 micrograms of hexavalent chromium on the Maytag refrigerator and 1 microgram of hexavalent chromium on the Rheem refrigerator. The employer did not ensure that all employee(s) who are exposed to hexavalent chromium were provided with information and training on chemicals such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams E90G203 Chromated Polyamide Epoxy Primer and abrasive blasting materials. Violation observed on or about 6/26/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01014B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a. Building B - the employer did not have a written hazard communication program when employee(s) were exposed to chemical products such as, but not limited to, enamels, primers, powder coats, epoxies, abrasive grit, metals, hardeners, varnishes, catalysts, reducers, solvents, fillers and activators. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01014C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: a. North dust collector - media waste drums were not labeled. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. b. South dust collector - media waste drums were not labeled. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. c. North chemical storage room - paint waste drum was not labeled. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01014D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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. Building B - the employer did not have hazard communication training when employee(s) were exposed to chemical products such as, but not limited to, enamels, primers, powder coats, epoxies, abrasive grit, metals, hardeners, varnishes, catalysts, reducers, solvents, fillers and activators. Violation observed on or about 6/27/13. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a. North powder coat storage room - exit route was blocked by powder coat drums. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100038 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review: a. Building A & B - the employer did not have an emergency action plan. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 F04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(4): An adequate supply of suitable portable fire extinguishers were not installed near all spraying areas: a. Building B small wet booth - portable fire extinguishers were not installed. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 G07 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms: a. West small wet spray booth - the area did not have "no smoking" signs posted. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. b. East small dry spray booth - the area did not have "no smoking" signs posted. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. c. Building B paint storage - the area did not have "no smoking" signs posted. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place: a. Building B - Caterpillar forklift VC110F name plate and markings were not legible. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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| Citation ID |
02006 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: a. Outdoor air compressor area - west wall Square D 480 volt thermal magnetic circuit breaker was not marked to indicate its purpose. Violation observed on or about 6/12/13. |
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