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OSHA Inspection: DECOATING, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of DECOATING, INC. in 3955 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, SHELBY, OH 44875 (NAICS 332812). OSHA activity number 313786048.

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Establishment
DECOATING, INC.
Site address
3955 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
City
SHELBY
State
OH
ZIP
44875
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
N
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332812
SIC code (legacy)
3479
Employees
5
Ownership type
A

14 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 10, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620 · Current $1,617 Reduced

Hazardous substances R2272140

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, explosion, physical and chemical burns
when operating and
maintaining a molten salt bath:
a. Decoating Inc., located in Shelby, OH: On or about November 22, 2010,
the employer
required employees to dip metal parts into an Ajax Electric Furnace which
was being utilized
as a 675-750 degree molten salt bath (sodium nitrate and potassium
hydroxide) on a daily
basis exposing employees to chemical and physical safety hazards.  The
employer did not
assure that:
1)  The operators received regularly scheduled refresher training and
could demonstrate an
understanding of the safe operations and maintenance of the molten salt
bath,
2) An operation manual containing operating and safety procedures was
readily available and
near the equipment at all times,
3) A wall chart stating the salt mixture and identifying the maximum
design operating
temperatures was located next to the bath to assist the operator in
keeping the bath operating
within safe parameters,
4) The salt bath was so located or designed to contain the hot molten salt
should a leak occur
to prevent contact with the employee(s) in the area, combustible material
or incompatible
material, and
5) The observation ports over the bath were not cracked allowing for
spattering and/or
leaking of the molten salts.
ABATEMENT NOTE: One feasible and acceptable means to abate these hazards
is to
comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 86 "Standard for
Ovens and
Furnaces" (2011)  Chapters 7 and 13.
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, or
written records.
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1617.00
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620
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 serous physical harm to
employees, in that
employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using hoists in the
workplace:
a) Decoating, Inc., located in Shelby, OH: On or about November 30, 2010,
the employer
did not ensure that the hook for the salt bath hoist, a 1-ton Duff-Norton
crane, located in the
salt bath dipping area was equipped with a throat latch, exposing
employees
to struck-by and
crushing hazards should items roll out of the hook under slack conditions.
b) Decoating, Inc., located in Shelby, OH: On or about November 30, 2010
the employer
did not ensure that the hook for the salt bath hoist, a 1-ton CM crane,
located in the salt bath
dipping area was equipped with a throat latch, exposing employees to
struck-by and crushing
hazards should items roll out of the hook under slack conditions.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct
this hazard is to comply with the requirements of The American Society of
Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) B30.16-2007 "Overhead Hoists (Underhung)", Section
16-1.2.9"Hooks".
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, or
written records.
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.23 C03

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620 · Current $1,617 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1617.00
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.29 F03

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,300
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $3300.00

1910.29 F04 II

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,300
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $3300.00

1910.132 D01 I

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620 · Current $1,617 Reduced

Hazardous substances R22721402085

Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1617.00
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.138 A

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.147 C01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620 · Current $1,617 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1617.00
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.147 C04 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.151 C

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620 · Current $1,617 Reduced

Hazardous substances R22721402085

Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1617.00
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.176 C

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,620 · Current $1,617 Reduced

Hazardous substances R227

Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1617.00
  • — Z (S) $4620.00

1910.179 J03

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • — F (O)
  • — Z (O)

1910.184 E01

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2011
Abate by
Jun 6, 2011
Recent events (2)
  • — F (O)
  • — Z (O)

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