OSHA Inspection: CARSON HELICOPTERS, INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,607 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400441068910401675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3)-  The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, shall be covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues:       a.) Main Production Hanger, Spray Booth - On or about December 18, 2012, Employees (painters) were exposed to fire and burn hazards created by the use of combustible materials to line the floor of the spray booth and where parts were being painted with a class 1 flammable liquid.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400441068910401675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) - The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained with visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:     a.) Main Production Hanger Spray Booth - Employees (painters) are exposed to various chemicals including but not limited to hexavalent chrome, chromic acid and organic solvents while painting helicopters in a spray booth that was not equipped with a device to insure the required air velocity was being maintained, observed on or about December 18, 2012.    b.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - Employee (painter) is exposed to various chemicals including but not limited to hexavalent chrome, chromic acid and organic solvents while painting helicopters parts, in a spray booth that was not equipped with a device to insure the required air velocity was being maintained, observed on or about December 18, 2012.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400441068910401675

General-duty citation text

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.) Main Production Hanger, Spray Booth - On or about December 18, 2012,  Where painting occurred with a Class 1 flammable liquid, employees (painters) were exposed to fire and burn hazards in that the spray booth did not have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed on the down and upstream sides of the filters.    b.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - On or about December 18, 2012, Where painting occurred with a Class 1 flammable liquid, employee (painter) was exposed to fire and burn hazards in that the spray both did not have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed on the down and upstream sides of the filters.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400441068910401675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a.) Main Production Hanger, Spray Booth - On or about December 18, 2012, Employees (painters) were exposed to fire and burn hazards created by the storage of combustible materials, including cardboard boxes, next to the spray booth.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400441068910401675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area, and not separated there from by partition(s), were not totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles:   a.) Main Production Hanger, Spray Booth: On or about December 18, 2012, Employee (painter) was exposed to fire and burn hazards created by lighting located inside the spray booth which was not enclosed.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,307 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(c): Employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) which exceeded 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, as an 8-hour time-weighted average:       a.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.077 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 15.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 47 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 433 minutes not sampled.       b.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.028 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 5.6 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 39 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 441 minutes not sampled.       c.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.0068 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 435 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 45 minutes not sampled.    d.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.006 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.2 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 474 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 6 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):  a.) Paint shop, Spray Room  An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.077 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 15.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 47 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 433 minutes not sampled.  b.) Paint shop, Spray Room  An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.028 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 5.6 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 39 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 441 minutes not sampled.  c.) Paint shop, Grinding /Sanding Area  An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.0072 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 435 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 45 minutes not sampled.  d.) Paint shop, Grinding /Sanding Area  An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.006 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.2 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 474 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 6 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(f)(1)(i): Feasible engineering controls and work practices were not instituted to reduce and maintain employee exposures to chromium (VI) at or below the permissible exposure limit:      a.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.0072 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 435 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 45 minutes not sampled.  Engineering controls and work practice were not instituted to reduce levels below the permissible exposure limit.     b.) Paint Shop, Grinding/sanding Area - An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.006 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.2 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 474 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 6 minutes not sampled.  Engineering controls and work practice were not instituted to reduce levels below the permissible exposure limit.         Feasible abatements include but are not limited to:        1. The addition of local ventilation, such as down/back draft tables for ventilation.       2. Training on work practices so that employees do not get between the dilution ventilation and their    work.      ABATEMENT NORMALLY WILL BE MULTISTEP AS FOLLOWS:      Step 1:   EFFECTIVE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND USED BY EXPOSED EMPLOYEES AS AN INTERIM PROTECTIVE MEASURE UNTIL FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED, OR WHENEVER SUCH CONTROLS FAIL TO REDUCE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO WITHIN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.      Step 2:  SUBMIT TO THE AREA DIRECTOR A WRITTEN, DETAILED PLAN OF ABATEMENR OUTLINING A SCHEDULE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AS REFERENCED IN THIS CITATION.  THIS PLAN SHALL INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, TARGET DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE CONSISTANT WITH THE ABATEMENT DATES REQUIRED BY THIS CITATION:      (1)     EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OPTIONS;      (2)      SELECTION OF OPTIUM CONTROL METHODS AND COMPLETION OF DESIGN;      (3)     PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SELECTED CONTROL MEASURES; AND       (4)     TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE OR MODIFICATION/REDESIGN OF CONTROLS.      NOTE:   ALL PROPOSED CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE APPROVED FOR EACH PARTICULAR USE BY A COMPETENT  INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR OTHER TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON.    PROGRESS REPORTS ARE REQUIRED DURING THE ABATEMENT PERIOD.  (THE REQUIREMENT CAN BE SHORTENED OR LENGTHENED BY THE AREA DIRECTOR DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES.)      Step3:  ABATEMENT SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(f)(1)(ii): Painting of aircraft or large aircraft parts was performed; however, the employer did not use feasible engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposures to chromium (VI) to or below 25 micro-grams per cubic meter of air:   a.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.077 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 3 times the employee exposure level permitted for painting operations of 0.025 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 47 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 433 minutes not sampled.  Engineering controls and work practice were not instituted to reduce levels below 25 micro-grams per cubic meter of air.     b.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.028 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.1 times the employee exposure level permitted for painting operations of 0.025 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 39 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 441 minutes not sampled.  Engineering controls and work practice were not instituted to reduce levels below 25 micro-grams per cubic meter of air.     Feasible abatements include but are not limited to:        1. Re-design of the heated make up air to eliminate the turbulence which occurs while it is operating.        2. Increased air flow for the ventilation to capture chrome paint.      3. Training on work practice to paint towards ventilation and not come between ventilation and the part being sprayed.  ABATEMENT NORMALLY WILL BE MULTISTEP AS FOLLOWS:    Step 1:   EFFECTIVE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND USED BY EXPOSED EMPLOYEES AS AN INTERIM PROTECTIVE MEASURE UNTIL FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED, OR WHENEVER SUCH CONTROLS FAIL TO REDUCE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO WITHIN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.    Step 2:  SUBMIT TO THE AREA DIRECTOR A WRITTEN, DETAILED PLAN OF ABATEMENR OUTLINING A SCHEDULE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AS REFERENCED IN THIS CITATION.  THIS PLAN SHALL INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, TARGET DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE CONSISTANT WITH THE ABATEMENT DATES REQUIRED BY THIS CITATION:    (1)     EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OPTIONS;    (2)      SELECTION OF OPTIUM CONTROL METHODS AND COMPLETION OF DESIGN;    (3)     PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SELECTED CONTROL MEASURES; AND     (4)     TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE OR MODIFICATION/REDESIGN OF CONTROLS.    NOTE:   ALL PROPOSED CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE APPROVED FOR EACH PARTICULAR USE BY A COMPETENT  INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR OTHER TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON.   PROGRESS REPORTS ARE REQUIRED DURING THE ABATEMENT PERIOD.  (THE REQUIREMENT CAN BE SHORTENED OR LENGTHENED BY THE AREA DIRECTOR DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES.)    Step3:  ABATEMENT SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0694

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d):  The employer did not evaluate respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, identify relevant workplace and user factors, and base respirator selection on these factors:  a.) Paint shop, Spray Room - An employee (spray painter), painting a helicopter was exposed to hexavalent chromium at 0.79 milligrams per cubic meter over a 47 minute sampling period.  This level is 154 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.   This exposure exceeded the Maximum Use Concentration of 50 times the PEL provided by the 3M full face respirator worn by the painter.    b.) Paint shop, Spray Room - An employees (spray painter), painting a helicopter was exposed to hexavalent chromium at  0.35 milligrams per cubic meter averaged over a 39 minute sampling period.  This level is 69 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure exceeded the Maximum Use Concentration of 50 times the PEL provided by the 3M full face respirator worn by the painter.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting face pieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   a.) Lower Hanger Grinding/Sanding Area - On or about December 18, 2012, Employee, (Sander/Grinder) who wore a tight fitting negative pressure respirator to protect against exposure to hexavalent chromium and other air contaminants had facial hair which came between the face and seal of the respirator.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

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 face piece and exhalation valve:   a.) Paint shop, Sanding/Grinding Area - On or about December 12, 2012, Employees (Sanders/Grinders), wore tight fitting negative pressure respirators to protect themselves from exposure to hexavalent chromium.  Respirators were observed to be stored in the open in the sanding/grinding area which is subject to contamination from the paint preparation operation.  b.) Main Production Hanger, Spray Booth - On or about December 12, 2012, Employee (painter) wore a tight fitting negative pressure respirators to protect themselves from exposure to hexavalent chromium.  A respirator was observed to be stored in the open at the spray booth which is subject to contamination from the primer spray painting operation.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,507 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(2): The employer did not ensure that a regulated area for chromium (VI) was demarcated from the rest of the workplace in a manner that adequately established and alerted employees of the boundaries of the regulated area.         a.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee  (spray painter), painting a helicopter using a Dupont primer was exposed to 0.077 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 15.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 47 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 433 minutes not sampled.   Employees  were not informed that the paint shop spray room was a regulated area for exposure to Chromium VI.     b.)  Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee (spray painter), painting a helicopter using a Dupont primer was exposed to 0.028 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 5.6 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 39 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 441 minutes not sampled.   Employees  were not informed that the paint shop spray room was a regulated area for exposure to Chromium VI.     c.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee (grinding/sanding), on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.0068 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 435 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 45 minutes not sampled.  The employees were not informed that  the grinding/sanding area was a regulated area for exposure to Chromium VI.       d.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee (grinding/sanding), on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.006 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.2 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 474 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 6 minutes not sampled.  The employees were not informed that  the grinding/sanding area was a regulated area for exposure to Chromium VI.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,507 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(2): The employer did not ensure that the change rooms at the work site with chromium (VI) exposures was equipped with separate storage facilities for protective clothing and equipment and for street clothing:      a.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee (spray painter), painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.077 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 15.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 47 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 433 minutes not sampled.  Employees were not provided with separate storage lockers.     b.) Paint Shop, Spray Room - An employee (spray painter), painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.028 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 5.6 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 39 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 441 minutes not sampled.  Employees were not provided with separate storage lockers.     c.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee (grinding/sanding), on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.0072 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 435 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 45 minutes not sampled.  Employees were not provided with separate storage lockers.      d.) Paint Shop, Grinding/Sanding Area - An employee (grinding/sanding) on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.006 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.2 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 474 minute sampling period on January 31, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 6 minutes not sampled.  Employees were not provided with separate storage lockers.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,307 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI):     a.) Paint Shop Break Room -  On or about January 24, 2013, Employees are exposed to health hazards from surfaces contaminated with hexavalent chromium to include the tables and counter tops in the lunch room.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(ii): The employer did not ensure that employees did not enter the eating and drinking areas with chromium (VI)-contaminated protective clothing or equipment:     a.) Paint Shop Break Room: On or about January 31, 2013, Grinders/Sanders were permitted to wear personal protective equipment and street clothing contaminated with hexavalent chromium while walking through and eating in the lunch area.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,507 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not make medical surveillance available for all employees who were or could be occupationally exposed to chromium (VI) at or above the action level for 30 or more days a year:          a.) Paint shop, Spray Room - An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.077 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 15.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 433 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 47 minutes not sampled and medical surveillance was not provided.     b.) Paint shop, Spray Room - An employee, spray painter, painting a helicopter was exposed to 0.028 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 5.6 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 441 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 39 minutes not sampled and medical surveillance was not provided.     c.) Paint shop, Grinding /Sanding Area - An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.0072 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.4 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 454 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 26 minutes not sampled and medical surveillance was not provided.        d.) Paint shop, Grinding /Sanding Area - An employee, grinding/sanding on helicopter parts was exposed to 0.006 milligrams per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average (TWA).  This level is 1.2 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 454 minute sampling period on January 25, 2013.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 26 minutes not sampled and medical surveillance was not provided.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,508 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i): The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following.  The contents of this section, and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this section:     a.) Main Production Hanger Spray Booth, Paint Shop - On or about January 24, 2013, Employees, painters, and grinder/sanders were not provided information and training on the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium standard and a description of the medical surveillance program.