OSHA Inspection: COLBY METAL INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):     Spaces within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:      a.) On or about 12/28/2011, the dry filter type spray booth for electrostatic paint application was not equipped with automatic sprinklers or an alternate system for fire protection on either the upstream or the downstream areas.                     Abatement Certification and  Documentation required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9):     A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:      a.) On or about 12/28/2011, cardboard boxes were stored adjacent to the powder spray booth.                               Abatement Certification and  Documentation required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(4):     Electrical wiring and equipment did not conform to the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.107(c) and was not otherwise  in accordance with 29 CFR Subpart S, in that Class II, Division 1 or 2 approved equipment and wiring was not used where deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate:     a.) On or about 12/28/2011,  powder residue was noted on the floor outside the booth and  accumulated on a plug-in connection for equipment in the powder spray booth.   This plug-in and other electrical connections immediately outside the booth were not approved for Class II, Division 1 or 2 locations.                           Abatement Certification and  Documentation required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(i):     All areas were not kept free of the accumulation of powder coating dust:    a.)  On or about 12/28/2011, there was spray powder residue located on the floor outside the spray booth.                      Abatement Certification and  Documentation required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i):     Equipment was not approved for the class of location and for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that would be present:      a.) On or about 12/28/2011, spray powder residue was noted on the floor outside the booth and  accumulated on a plug-in connection for equipment in the powder spray booth.   The spray powder is identified by the manufacturer as having the potential for explosive condition.  The plug-in and other electrical connections immediately outside the booth were not approved for Class II, Division 1 or 2 locations.                           Abatement Certification and  Documentation required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,213 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(l)(7)(v):     The electrical equipment was not interlocked with the ventilation system so that the equipment could not be operated unless the ventilation fans were in operation:      a.)  On or about 12/28/2011, the powder spray booth was operated without an interlock to ensure that application could only occur while the ventilation was operational.                                      Abatement Certification and  Documentation required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a.)  On or about 12/28/2011, a spray bottle of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner which contains 2-Butoxyethanol had a label that was illegible, such that the identifying name was unclear.                       Abatement Certification or Documentation not required.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a.)  On or about 12/28/2011, a spray bottle of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner which contains 2-Butoxyethanol had a label that was illegible, such that the hazard warning advising possible skin or respiratory irritation was unclear.                            Abatement Certification or Documentation not required.