OSHA Inspection: THE STULB ALLENTOWN PAINT CO.

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $850 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $825 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $825 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $825 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $825 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $17,500 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free
from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to increased fire and
explosion hazards: The alleged violations below have been  grouped  because
they  involve similar or related hazards that may increase the potential  for
injury resulting from an accident.  a)  Center of Mezzanine, Around Bottom of
Tank - Flammable paint spillage had been absorbed by layers of cardboard, which
continuously added to the fuel load and vapor liberation hazards, on or about
December 31, 1991.                                      b)  Second Floor,
Around M24 Mixer - Spills of flammable liquids, paints, and resin dusts had
been absorbed or covered with cardboard, which continuously added to the fuel
load and vapor liberation hazards, on or about January 28, 1992.
c)  Above Production Fill-Off Area,
on Walkway Around Finishing Tanks - This metal platform was covered with
cardboard, adding combustible material to the building's fuel load hazards, on
or about January 28, 1992.                         Among other methods, one
feasible and acceptable abatement method            to correct this hazard is
to remove cardboard from all floor areas,          clean up these areas, train
employees in proper clean-up methods and absorbents, and to implement a regular
housekeeping program including        a prohibitan on the use of combustible
materials in this manner.

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $17,500 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free
from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion
hazards: The alleged violations below have been  grouped  because  they
involve similar or related hazards that may increase the potential  for  injury
resulting from an accident.  a)  Second Floor, Storage Area - Hundreds of 55
gallon drums of pigment, solvent, resins, additives, finished product, etc.,
hundreds of five gallon cans of house paint, absolete stock, etc., and
uncounted one gallon cans of old stock are stored here, with a ten foot wide
open doorway connecting it                 to the manufacturing area, on or
about December 11, 1991.                    b) Mezzanine - Approximately 150 55
gallon drums of flammable stock and dirty wash solvent are stored here,
immediately underneath second floor production (with a wooden floor, not vapor
tight) and completely open to and immediately above the first floor production
area, on or about December 11, 1991.
c)  First Floor, Warehouse Area - Unknown amounts of flammable raw
materials and finished product are stored here, with two openings
(approximately 10 inches wide) connecting it to the manufacturing area, on or
about December 30, 1991.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method            to
correct this hazard is to cut off the storage area from the manufacturing
operations by a wall or partition having a fire resistance rating of at least
two hours, and equip openings with approved fire doors, or to remove storage
from the manufacturing building.

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $17,500 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free
from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion
hazards:  a)  First Floor, Mixing Area - A 15 horsepower "Hockmeyer" mixer of
oil-base paint, mixer M20 with 80 gallons of flammable (xylene) paint, and a 15
horsepower "Hockmeyer" mixer with 200 gallons of flammable (xylene) paint were
uncovered, allowing vapors to freely form explosive mixtures with air, on or
about December 11, 1991.                                     b)  Second Floor,
30 Horsepowere "Hockmeyer" Mixer -                         A 20 gallon batch of
flammable paint in a 100 gallon mixing                  tank was covered with
cardboard, on or about January 29, 1992.               c) Second Floor, M24
Mixer - A 55 gallon drum of solvent (xylol), approximately 1/3 full, was being
used to clean the mixer blades, without a cover, on or about January 28, 1992.
Among other methods, one
feasible and acceptable abatement method            to correct this hazard is
to use mixers of the enclosed type or to provide open mixers with properly
fitted covers made of a nonferrous spark-resistant material.

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $17,500 · Current $6,250 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $500

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $500

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

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Jun 25, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $500

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Issued

May 26, 1992

Abate by

May 29, 1992