OSHA Inspection: DOUBLE R TRAILERS MFG, INC

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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:    (a) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, a respirator was worn by a painter who had facial hair that interfered with the seal of the mask.      Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 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:    (a) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, a large 3M respirator mask worn by a painter had not been cleaned on the inside prior to use.     Note: abatement certification is required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 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:    (a) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, a respirator worn by a painter was stored improperly on the workbench.     Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):     All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    (a) Throughout the shop: On or about July19, 2012 and at times prior there to, walk ways were not clear and had numerous tripping hazards, including, but not limited to, air hoses, cords and garbage.     (b) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, empty acetone, paint and lacquer containers were stored in and around the paint booth on shelves and on the floor.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1):     Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:    (a) Fabrication shop wash room: On or about July19, 2012 and at times prior there to, the lavatory and wash facility areas were not kept in a clean and sanitary manor, thereby inhibiting good hygiene and discouraging the use of the room.    Note: Abatement certification required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv):     Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:    (a) Wash Room: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior thereto the lavatory and wash facility areas did not have any way for employees to dry their hands after washing.     Note: abatement certification required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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.    (a) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, an employee was utlizing latex gloves for working with paints and solvents and a 2 part epoxy containing isocyanates, that required a more protective glove, such as nitrile or butyl, according to the Material Safety Data Sheets.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    (a)  At the job site, a written certification that a hazard assessment of the personal protective equipment requirements in the work place was not available.  Employees working at the work site are exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to chemicals, fixed and/or portable equipment and other physical hazards.    Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2):     The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations exceeded minimum required for operations and ordinarily exceeded a supply for 1 day or one shift:    (a) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, painting supplies, including but not limited to, lacquers, primers and acetone were stored inside the paint booth in various quantities exceeding what was used during one day of work.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    (a) Paint booth: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, employees working in the paint booth, with chemicals such as but not limited to, acetone, epoxy primer and enamels, did not have a suitable facility or station to quickly flush eyes in cases of chemical splash or exposure.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    (a) Fabrication Shop: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior there to, employees were utilizing squeeze bottles of Easy On application gel that had not been properly labeled.     Note: Abatement certification is required.