OSHA Inspection: RAY SIGN INC

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $880 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): Spray booths were not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry:     (a) On or about August 28, 2012, in the main sign shop area, the spray booth used to spray flammable paints onto sign components, was constructed of sheetrock and plywood.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:      a)On or about August 28, 2012, in the main sign shop area, for the spray booth used to spray flammable paints onto sign components.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(4):  Electrical wiring and equipment did not conform to the provisions of this paragraph and otherwise be in accordance with subpart S of this part:    (a) On or about August 28, 2012, in the main sign shop area, the spray booth used to spray flammable paints onto sign components, contained standard fluorescent lights.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(1): The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in connection with spraying operations did not conform to the requirements of 1910.106, where applicable:    (a) On or about August 28, 2012, in the paint mixing room, DT-5 Virgin Lacquer Thinner was being drawn from a metal one gallon paint can to clean the paint gun in violation of 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d).    (b) On or about August 28, 2012, in the paint mixing room, the construction of this inside storage room failed to meet the construction requirements of 1910.106(d)(4)(i) through 1910.106(d)(4)(iv).

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $880 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9):  Flammable or combustible liquids were transferred from one container to another without bonding and grounding the containers to prevent static discharge sparks of static electricity:      (a) On or about August 28, 2012, in the paint mixing room, there was an ungrounded 55 gallon drum of waste with a metal funnel that contained lacquer thinner and used flammable paints. Employees were transferring used lacquer thinner from an one gallon metal paint can, that was not bonded into the 55 gallon drum.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $880 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:      (a) On or about August 2012, in the painting area, for two employees wearing 3M half face negative pressure respirators for spray painting.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1): Where needed to prevent MC-induced skin or eye irritation, the employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment which was resistant to MC, at no cost to the employee:    (a) On or about August 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, for employees using Transco Resin Bond containing methylene chloride (MC) to glue acrylic letters for signs together. The employer supplied Dyna-Grip PFEx 5 mil latex gloves that were not resistant to MC. Additionally, employees were supplied with safety glasses designed for impact hazards rather than chemical goggles, designed for chemical splash hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(3)(i): The employer did not inform each affected employee of the requirements of this section and information available in its appendices, as well as how to access or obtain a copy of it in the workplace    (a) On or about August 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, for employees using Transco Resin Bond containing methylene chloride to glue acrylic letters.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $880 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) On or about August-September 2012, in the facility, for employees manufacturing signs exposed to hazardous materials such as Denatured Alcohol containing ethyl alcohol, DT-5 Virgin Lacquer Thinner, a Class IB flammable liquid, Transco Resin Bond containing methylene chloride, Grip Gard Plus Hardener containing n-butyl acetate, Grip Gard Plus B01 Mat reducer containing acetone, and Autocoat BT LV350 B16 Toner containing n-butyl acetate.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:      (a) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, a quart size Pro-Safe All Purpose Sprayer holding Denatured Alcohol, a Class IB flammable containing ethyl alcohol used for cleaning metal was not labeled.    (b) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, a quart sized spray bottle of Windex with ammonia used for cleaning was not labeled.    (c) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, a Garden Plus sprayer containing a glue made of methylene chloride used for gluing acrylic letters was not labeled.    (d) On or about August 29, 2012, in the paint mixing room, a metal one gallon paint can containing DT-5 Virgin Lacquer Thinner, a Class IB flammable liquid was not correctly labeled.      (e) On or about August 29, 2012, in the neon shop, a squueze bottle of approximately one quart of Stazon Blackout Blockout containing organic solvents was not labeled.    (f) On or about August 29, 2012, in the neon shop, a squeeze bottle of approximately one quart of Stazo Black Blockout Paint containing organic solvents was not labeled.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:      (a) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, a quart size Pro-Safe All Purpose Sprayer holding Denatured Alcohol, a Class IB flammable containing ethyl alcohol used for cleaning metal was not labeled with hazard warnings.    (b) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, a quart sized spray bottle of Windex with ammonia used for cleaning was not labeled with hazard warnings.    (c) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, a Garden Plus sprayer containing a glue made of methylene chloride used for gluing acrylic letters was not labeled with hazard warnings.    (d) On or about August 29, 2012, in the paint mixing room, a metal one gallon paint can containing DT-5 Virgin Lacquer Thinner, a Class IB flammable liquid was not correctly labeled with hazard warnings.      (e) On or about August 29, 2012, in the neon shop, a squueze bottle of approximately one quart of Stazon Blackout Blockout containing organic solvents was not labeled with hazard warnings.    (f) On or about August 29, 2012, in the neon shop, a squeeze bottle of approximately one quart of Stazo Black Blockout Paint containing organic solvents was not labeled with hazard warnings.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) On or about August-September 2012, in the facility, for employees manufacturing signs exposed to hazardous materials such as Denatured Alcohol containing ethyl alcohol, DT-5 Virgin Lacquer Thinner, a Class IB flammable liquid, Transco Resin Bond containing methylene chloride, Grip Gard Plus Hardener containing n-butyl acetate, Grip Gard Plus B01 Mat reducer containing acetone, and Autocoat BT LV350 B16 Toner containing n-butyl acetate.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":      (a) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, the white door leading directly out of the shop was not labeled.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable or combustible liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:      (a) On or about August 29, 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, Denatured Alcohol was being drawn from a Pro Safe All Purpose Sprayer to clean off metal pieces used in the production of signs.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:      (a) On or about August 2012, in the painting area, for employees using 3M negative pressure half face respirators while performing spray painting on signs and sign components.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1052(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of methylene chloride in excess of 125 parts per million as determined over a sampling period of 15 minutes:      (a) On or about August 2012, in the main sign manufacturing area, for an employee using a hypo glue applicator containing Transco Resin Bond to glue acrylic letters together.