OSHA Inspection: ENHANCED POWDER COATING

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2695.00 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:    On or about April 24, 2012, the employer did not require employees to wear the proper personal protective equipment.    a. In Building A, plating employees wore gloves that did not properly cover the arms against chemical splashes during the plating operation.  b. In Building A, plating employees were not provided foot protection to protect against chemical splashes during the plating operation. Employees wore regular gym shoes.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    On or about April 24, 2012, the employer did not require employees to wear the proper personal protective equipment.    In Building B, employees were operating the sandblaster with damaged gloves. Employees were exposed to a laceration hazard.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and annually thereafter.    On or about April 24, 2012, in Building A and Building B, where employees were using respirators, such as, but not limited to 3M full face and North half mask respirators.  Employees were exposed to a respiratory inhalation hazard.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    On or about April 24, 2012, in Building A and Building B, where employees were using respirators, such as, but not limited to 3M full face and North half mask respirators.  Employees were exposed to a respiratory inhalation hazard.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1):  Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:    On or about April 24, 2012, Building B, where employees were storing their respirators on nails and on the tables. The respirators were not maintained in a sanitary condition. The employees were using respirators, such as, but not limited to 3M full face and North half mask respirators.  Employees were exposed to a respiratory inhalation hazard.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i):  Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    On or about April 24, 2012, Building B, where employees were storing their respirators on nails and on the tables. The respirators were not enclosed in a container or bag. The employees were using respirators, such as, but not limited to 3M full face and North half mask respirators.  Employees were exposed to a respiratory inhalation hazard.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2695.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about April 24, 2012, In Building B, the employer did not provide an adequate eyewash/shower station in the plating area. Employees using corrosives, such as, but not limited to potassium hydroxide and phosphoric acid were exposed to a burn hazard.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    On or about April 24, 2012, in Building A and Building B, where employees were using respirators, such as, but not limited to 3M full face and North half mask respirators.  Employees were exposed to a respiratory inhalation hazard.    Enhanced Powder Coating was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314280801, citation number 01, item number 001(b) and was affirmed as a final order on 01/31/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2301 Airport Dr. Gainesville, TX 76240.

Issued

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9800.00 · Current $5390.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    On or about April 24, 2012, in Building A and Building B, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to new hires. Employees performing spraying and dipping operations are using products, such as, but not limited to zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid.  Employees were exposed to burn and respiratory inhalation hazards.    Enhanced Powder Coating was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314280801, citation number 01, item number 002(b) and was affirmed as a final order on 01/31/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2301 Airport Dr. Gainesville, TX 76240.