OSHA Inspection: ARM INDUSTRIAL PAINTING

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):     The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:    a)  At the jobsite, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were using Xylene, Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Converter, Coal Tar-Polyamide Paint, and Coal Tar CTG. HB Converter Epoxy Paint without the employer having provided an evaluation of the respiratory exposures while mixing the component chemicals and while working inside the excavation and exposed to the gasses associated with these chemicals.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c):     The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    a)  At the jobsite, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were mixing and using Xylene, Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Converter, Coal Tar-Polyamide Paint, and Coal Tar CTG. HB Converter Epoxy Paint without a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a):     The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions.    a)  At the jobsite, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were using Xylene, Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Converter, Coal Tar-Polyamide Paint, and Coal Tar CTG. HB Converter Epoxy Paint without appropriate hand protection and protective clothing as identified in the MSDS for those chemicals.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    a)  At the jobsite, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were mixing and using Xylene, Epoxy Primer, Epoxy Converter, Coal Tar-Polyamide Paint, and Coal Tar CTG. HB Converter Epoxy Paint without appropriate eye and face protection.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i):     A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, was not provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected area, or major fraction thereof:    a)  At the jobsite, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were working with flamable materials, including Xylene, and Gasolene in excess of 25 gallons, and with mulitiple ignition sources, without a fire extinguisher appropriate for the fire hazard inside the excavation.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):     Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    a)  At the jobsite, accessing the excavation, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were using a portable extension ladder that was placed nearly vertical and secured in that position to enter the 22 foot excavation.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22):     Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:    a)  At the jobsite, accessing the excavation, on or about 7/13/12:  Employees were using a portable extension ladder that was placed nearly vertical and secured in that position to enter the 22 foot excavation while carrying a bucket of epoxy.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.