OSHA Inspection: RIVER CITY MILLWORKS

Issued

Nov 8, 2011

Abate by

Dec 22, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,225 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii):     Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:    Employee(s) used rags as part of the staining process of doors.  The rags were not stored in an appropriate container and were not disposed of daily.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 8, 2011

Abate by

Nov 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9):     A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides of the spray booth was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    There was a flammable storage cabinet and paint stored within three feet of the booth. The area around the spray paint booth was not readily accessible for cleaning causing a fire hazard.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 8, 2011

Abate by

Dec 30, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,225 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):     The employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was established and implemented to include the provisions of (i)-(ix), as applicable.    The employee was using a half face negative pressure respirator to performing his work. The employer did not have a respiratory program to ensure the employee had the proper training and proper use. A respirator protection program should include, but not limited to:     1. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.    2. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.    3. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators.    4. Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations.    5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators.    6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.    7. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.    8. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance.    9. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 8, 2011

Abate by

Dec 22, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to but not limited to stain, paint, and paint thinner. A hazard communication program should include but not limited to:    1.	The purpose and scope of the program.    2.	A list of hazardous chemicals being used.    3.	Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals used.    4.	Labeling and other forms of warnings.    5.	Training agenda and requirements.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).