OSHA Inspection: KETTLE MORAINE COATINGS, INC.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9):     Each floor hole, into which persons could not accidentally walk, was not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide.    (a)  The employer did not ensure the cover to the sump pump pit was put back in place after removal. Employees were exposed to a trip and/or fall hazard from the open hole in the floor.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      (a)  The employer did not ensure employees accessing the top of the batch oven to grease bearings were protected from falling approximately 116 inches to the lower level.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) The employer did not ensure employees working on and around heavy equipment in areas such as but not limited to the powder coating lines wore foot protection. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or crusing hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:      (a) In the Mini Batch Area, the compressed air nozzle for the coating booth expelled air at a rate of 100 p.s.i. Employees were exposed to an embolism hazard.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):     Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)    (a)  In the Plastisol Department, an orange extension cord supplied power to the the parts elevator in place of permanent wiring.     (b)  In the Plastisol Department, an orange extension cord supplying power to the parts elevator was attached to the building surfaces, including the wall, exit sign, and conduit.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):     Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a)  The employer did not ensure the power cord for the parts elevator on the plastisol line was free of tears, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i):     Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    (a)  The employer did not ensure the Fluid Bed Conveyor Line had outlet covers maintained in a safe condition. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from the broken outlet cover.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $9,240 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.      (a)  In the production area, such as but not limited to the powder coating lines, the employer did not ensure employees wore eye protection. Employees were exposed to eye injuries from moving equipment and flying particles.     KETTLE MORAINE COATINGS, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD [29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)], WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 309359909, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 15, 2007, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT W208 N16969 CENTER STREET, JACKSON, WISCONSIN.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):     In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design which were supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or the duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    (a)  The storage level above the compressor room did not have a plate affixed indicating the load rating protection.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    (a)  The employer did not ensure a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was completed on an annual basis.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitablefacilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.[63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998]    (a)  In the production area, the eyewash station was located within a locked room and would need to use a combination to access it.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):     Electrical equipment was used when the markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary were missing.     (a)  In the production area, the electrical panels powering the overhead lights were not labeled with voltage and current.