OSHA Inspection: L.F. MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards:    (c) Outside Storage Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to the storage of organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) within an incompatible and combustible fiberglass hut fabricated without fire retardant.     (e) Outside Storage Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to the storage of organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) approximately 12 feet from incompatible flammable resin.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    (a) East Wall Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable gelcoat and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) in a spray area that contained electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, an ACE relocateable power tap supplying power to the TFM digital fiberglass scale.     (b) North Wall Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) in a spray area that contained electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, a relocateable power tap supplying power to the TFM digital fiberglass scale and a radio.      (c) North Wall Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) in a spray area that contained electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, a multi-plug power cord supplying power from a relocateable power tap to the TFM digital fiberglass scale and a radio.     (d) West Wall Tank Production Area: On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) in a spray area that contained electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, flexible power cords supplying permanent power to 120V industrial fans used to mitigate vapor accumulation from the spraying process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) East / South Wall Tank Production Area: On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using flexible power cords as permanent power for items such as, but not limited to, relocateable power taps in order to charge power tool batteries. The cords were strewn amongst 5 gallon, up to 55 gallon containers of flammable liquids such as acetone and resin solution.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles:    (a)Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable and combustible liquids such as, but not limited to, resin solution, gelcoat, and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) in spraying areas that contained overhead lights with exposed bulbs. The lights were located approximately 12 feet, up to approximately 15 feet, from the spraying surfaces and many contained deposits of accumulated splatter and residues.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,400 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) Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to dermal hazards associated with applying chopped fiberglass. The employer did not require the use of adequate personal protective equipment to reduce skin exposure.     (b) Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to dermal hazards associated with applying chemicals such as, but not limited to, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The employer did not require the use of adequate personal protective equipment to reduce skin exposure.        (c) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to dermal hazards associated with applying chopped fiberglass. The employer did not require the use of adequate personal protective equipment to reduce skin exposure.     (d) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to dermal hazards associated with applying chemicals such as, but not limited to, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The employer did not require the use of adequate personal protective equipment to reduce skin exposure.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    (a) Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries associated with spraying resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) which contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The employer did not require the use of adequate personal protective equipment to reduce eye exposure.      (b) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries associated with spraying resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) which contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The employer did not require the use of adequate personal protective equipment to reduce eye exposure.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Stock Tank Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries while spraying resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) which contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The employer did not provide employees with a suitable eye wash station.     (b) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries while spraying resin solution and organic peroxide catalyst (oxidizer) which contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, styrene and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The employer did not provide employees with a suitable eye wash station.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed before entry was authorized to begin:     (a) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire, explosion, acute illness, and/or oxygen deficient atmospheres while fabricating fiberglass tanks from within without having the tanks effectively tested prior to entry.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:    (a) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire, explosion, acute illness, and/or oxygen deficient atmospheres while fabricating fiberglass tanks from within. The employer did not ensure employees were provided with adequate training regarding the hazards of confined space entry.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue:     (a) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire, explosion, acute illness, and/or oxygen deficient atmospheres while fabricating fiberglass tanks from within. The employer did not ensure employees were provided with emergency personnel and procedures to rescue entrants in the event entrants could not perform a self rescue.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(10): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits as required by this section:     (a) Tank Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire, explosion, acute illness, and/or oxygen deficient atmospheres while fabricating fiberglass tanks from within without utilizing entry permits prior to entry.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $7,000

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) Production Area: On or about August 14, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to air embolisms while using compressed air nozzles with approximately 86 p.s.i. of air at the nozzle to clean floors and blow off their skin and clothes of dust and debris.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $12,600 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) Stock Tank Area: On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to energized wires not contained within in a cover. The wires protruded out of the electrical fitting and were located approximately 7 feet overhead from drums and tanks of flammable resin.     L.F. MANUFACTURING, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310992375, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 05, ISSUED ON JUNE 30, 2009, AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 17, 2009 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2450 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, WAYCROSS, GEORGIA, 31503.