OSHA Inspection: M&M TANK COATING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 which includes a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:  (a)  M & M Tank Coating Company Inc at 517 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634:  On and before October 24, 2012, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards associated with sandblasting oil and production water tanks.  This condition potentially exposes the employees to respiratory hazards associated with silica.  (b)  M & M Tank Coating Company Inc at 517 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634:  On and before October 24, 2012, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards associated with painting oil and production water tanks.  This condition potentially exposes the employees to respiratory hazards associated with organic vapor.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for items (a) (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).  The abatement was completed for items (b) as part of this inspection.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a)  M & M Tank Coating Company Inc at 517 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634:  On and before October 24, 2012, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee required to wear a respirator.  Employees are required to wear half-mask elastomeric respirators while painting.  This exposes the employees to organic vapors.  This condition may exacerbate an underlying medical condition.  Abatement Note:  The employer may discontinue an employees medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  Abatement Note:  The respirator medical examination shall be provided prior to an employee being assigned to a job that requires the use of a respirator.  Abatement Note:  The recommendation shall provide only the following information:  (1)  Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used, including whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator;  (2)  The need, if any, for follow-up medical evaluations; and,  (3)  A statement that the PLHCP has provided the employee with a copy of the PLHCPs written recommendation.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:  (a)  M & M Tank Coating Company Inc at 517 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634:  On and before October 24, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  Employees are required to wear half-mask elastomeric respirators while painting.  This exposes the employees to organic vapors.  This condition exposed employees to respiratory hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  M & M Tank Coating Company Inc at 517 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634:  On and before October 24, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a 5 gallon drum of xylene was labeled with the identity and health warnings associated with the chemical.  Xylene is used to thin paint and clean the equipment.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.  Abatement Note:  Each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled with the following information:  (1)  Identity of the hazardous chemical(s); and,  (2)  Appropriate hazard warnings with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical(s).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).