OSHA Inspection: VISION FABRICATIONS, LLC

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): Spray booth was not constructed of steel, concrete or masonry:    Spray booth: On or about June 12, 2012, OSB (Oriented Strand Board) was used for the construction of the ceiling of the spray booth exposing employees to the hazard of fire.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): Spray booth ventilation is not designed, installed or maintained to provide an average air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 100 linear feet per minute:    Spray booth: On or about June 12, 2012, the employer did not ensure the spray booth was provided with ventilation of at least 100 f/m exposing employees to the hazard of chemical vapors and fire.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents  for cleaning was not restricted to those with a flashpoint greater than 100 F:    Spray booth: On or about June 12, 2012, solvents with a flash point less than 100 F such as, but not limited to, xylene were used to thin paint and clean paint guns outside of the paint booth exposing employees to the hazard of fire.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(4): An adequate supply of suitable portable fire extinguishers was not installed near all spraying areas:    Spray booth: On or about June 12, 2012, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were provided for the spray booth exposing employees to the hazard of fire.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): No Smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas:    Spray booth: On or about June 12, 2012, the employer did not ensure No Smoking signs were posted at the spray booth exposing employees to the hazard of fire.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    Sand blast area and paint booth: On or about June 12, 2012, the employer has not established and implemented a written Respiratory protection program to include: procedures for selecting respirators; medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators; training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations; training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance and procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iii): Sorbent beds and filters were not maintained and replaced or refurbished periodically following the manufacturer's instructions:    Sand blast area: On or about June 12, 2012, the employer does not use the Bullard 41AF filter used in the Empire 87495 (AP2C) personal filter canister used to supply breathing air from the Gardner - Denver Compressor, s/n 656456, model # SPKDB, to the Nova 2000 blast hood according to manufacturer's instructions exposing employees to carbon monoxide.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): The employer is not using a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm, or both, to monitor carbon monoxide levels for the oil-lubricated compressor used to supply breathing air:    Sand blast area: On or about June 12, 2012, a high-temperature or carbon monoxide monitor was not being used for the Gardner - Denver Air Compressor, s/n 656456, model # SPKDB which is being used to supply breathing air to the Nova 2000 hood used by employees while sand blasting exposing employees to carbon monoxide.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 psi:    On or about June 12, 2012, the employer allowed employees to use compressed air above 30 psi to clean parts after they have been fabricated and sand blasted exposing employees to the hazard of struck-by dust and debris.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    Entire facility: On or about June 12, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication program for employees working with hazardous chemicals resulting in the hazard of chemical exposure.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:    Spray booth: On or about June 12, 2012, employees that are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the paint booth have not received effective information and training for the chemicals used in the work area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): A record of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300 form or equivalent) was not kept by employer:    Facility wide: On or about June 12, 2012, and times prior to, the employer did not keep the required log of injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 form or equivalent.