OSHA Inspection: ARTISTRY IN FINISHES, INC.

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, the 110 volt electrical outlets and switches mounted on the left wall approximately 3 feet from the face of the smaller spray booth were not explosion proof.    b) On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, approximately 4 feet from the front of each spray booth, the fluorescent lights that were suspended from the ceiling were not explosion proof.

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, the Crouch Machinery Model 36B Belt Sander was not guarded and exposed the operator to an in-going nip point.

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, a Grizzly grinder, Model H8126, serial number 7040126, did not have a tongue guard in place on either wheel of the grinder.

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a) On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, the shaft on the Crouch Machinery Model 36B Belt Sander was unguarded and projected approximately 4 inches above the assemble.

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, in the spray area, an employee was observed using a compressed air in excess of 100 p.s.i. to remove dust.

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i):  There were no visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:    On or about 10-25-2012, at the above addressed jobsite, two spray booths were not equiped with devices to measure the air velocity.