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OSHA Inspection: BENISE-DOWLING & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of BENISE-DOWLING & ASSOCIATES, INC. in 5068 SNAPFINGER ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30035 (NAICS 332999). OSHA activity number 311040174.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
5068 SNAPFINGER ROAD
City
DECATUR
State
GA
ZIP
30035
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
N
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332999
SIC code (legacy)
3999
Employees
50
Ownership type
A

33 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Nov 26, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $750 Reduced
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 crushing and caught between hazards in the event of a
forklift tipover:
On or about June 12, 2008, CSHO observed employees operating the two
Komatsu Forklift
without the use of a restraint system (seat belt).
One feasible and acceptable method in correcting this problem would be to
enforce the use of
seat belts as required by ASME B56.1-1993 Safety Standard for Low Lift and
High Lift Trucks.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $750.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 50 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Apr 1, 2009
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

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 potential fire and explosion hazards due to the improper
design and/or location
of the facility's dust collection equipment :
Production Area-The following deficiencies were noted with the dust
collection (air material
separator) system:
1)Automatic Powder Coating Spray Room - The dust collector enclosure was
not listed for
the specific application and it was not designed and/or maintained in a
condition that would
prevent or minimize the destructive effects of an internal deflagration.
2)Spray booth #1 and #2 - The dust collector enclosure was not listed for
the specific
application and it was not designed to prevent or minimize the destructive
effects
of an internal
deflagration.
3)Spray booth #1 - A facility-made air filter was used on the recycled air
from the dust
collector. The employer could not provide evidence to show that the filter
used would prevent
residual dust in the exhaust air from exceeding levels considered safe for
personnel occupational
exposure.
ABATEMENT NOTES: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement
methods to
correct the above referenced hazards would be to comply with the National
Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 33-2007 " Standard for Spray Application Using
Flammable or Combustible
Materials," Chapter 15, paragraph 15.8.3 as it applies to dust collection
equipment enclosures
used in the powder coating industry and Chapter 15, paragraph 15.8.2 for
acceptable recycle air
filter design requirements that would reduce particulate matter to a safe
level.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800.00
  • — Z (S) $3000.00

1910.95 C01

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Feb 18, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $900.00
  • — Z (S) $1500.00

1910.107 B05 I

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Feb 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.107 B05 I

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Feb 5, 2009
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.107 B05 II

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $900.00
  • — Z (S) $1500.00

1910.107 L02 II

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008

1910.157 D01

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Nov 20, 2008

1910.107 H12

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Feb 18, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.107 L04

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 30, 2008
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800.00
  • — Z (S) $3000.00

1910.107 L04 II

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008

1910.132 D01

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $540.00
  • — Z (S) $900.00

1910.132 F01

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009

1910.134 C01

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.134 D01 III

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009

Hazardous substances 9135

1910.1000 C

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009

Hazardous substances 9135

1910.1000 E

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009

Hazardous substances 9135

1910.134 E01

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.134 F02

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.134 K03

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.151 C

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.178 C02 IV

Serious Gravity 03 3 instances 15 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Feb 18, 2009
Penalty
Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $900.00
  • — Z (S) $1500.00

1910.178 L01 I

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Nov 26, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $750 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $750.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.219 C04 I

Serious Gravity 01 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Nov 26, 2008
Penalty
Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $540.00
  • — Z (S) $900.00

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Nov 26, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.219 E01 I

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Nov 26, 2008

1910.242 B

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008
Penalty
Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $540.00
  • — Z (S) $900.00

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 01 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008
Penalty
Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $540.00
  • — Z (S) $900.00

1910.305 B02 I

Serious Gravity 01 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008

1910.305 G02 III

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $720.00
  • — Z (S) $1200.00

1910.307 C

Serious Gravity 10 10 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Feb 18, 2009
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800.00
  • — Z (S) $3000.00

1910.1200 H01

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 15 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Jan 5, 2009
Penalty
Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $540.00
  • — Z (S) $900.00

1910.107 L04 III

Deleted Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 14, 2008
Abate by
Dec 11, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O)
  • — Z (O)

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