OSHA Inspection: SMF, INC.

Issued

Nov 14, 2011

Abate by

Nov 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Employees powdercoating in the conveyor booth were exposed to electrical hazards inside the powdercoating booth because the junction box used to plug in the powdercoating equipment had unused openings at the employer did not ensure the openings were closed.

Issued

Nov 14, 2011

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2):     Employee were exposed to an airborne concentration of Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) - Total Dust listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15.0 mg/m3.    The employee engaged in powdercoating was sampled on 10/21/2011 and was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) - Total Dust at a TWA level of 104.8 mg/m3, approximately 7 times the limit of 15.0 mg/m3, this limit established to prevent respiratory distress. The powdercoater was coating large parts during a full-day shift. The exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 317 minute period. Any unsampled time was assumed at a 0 exposure.

Issued

Nov 14, 2011

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e):     Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):      For the powdercoating operations (see item description in Item 2a). General methods of control applicable in these circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following:  		a. Use increased dust collection in areas of low suction  		b. Use work practice controls to preven the employee from working between the part and dust collection inlet  		c. Implementing a worker rotation schedule to reduce employees time of exposure.  		d. Implement adjustments in work methods such as lowering the height of suspended parts so they are closer to the dust collection/filter inlet.