OSHA Inspection: COREN METAL CRAFTS, CO.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

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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)  Coren Metal Crafts - Employees perform powder coating operations with combustible dust coatings in a metal spray booth with mechanical ventilation which was not equipped with approved automatic sprinklers within the spray booth and the upstream sides of the filters exposing employees to fire and burn hazards on or about January 10, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(i)(5): The operator in normal operating position was not in intimate electrical contact with the grounded handle.    a)  Coren Metal Crafts -  Employees operating a powder coat spray gun were exposed to static electrical discharge and  fire hazards caused by not having intimate electrical contact with the grounded spray gun handle on or about December 21, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $540 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):   A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a)  Coren Metal Crafts - On or about December 21, 2012, employees performing powder coating were required to wear respiratory protection to protect them from hazards associated with TCI powder coatings and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     a)  Coren Metal Crafts - On or about December 21, 2012, employees performing powder coating were required to wear respiratory protection to protect them from hazards associated with TCI powder coatings and the employer did not provide medical evaluations to ensure that the employee was medically able to wear a respirator in accordance with this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):     a)  Coren Metal Crafts - On or about December 21, 2012, employees performing powder coating were required to wear respiratory protection to protect them from hazards associated with TCI powder coatings and the employer did not ensure that employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:      a)  Coren Metal Crafts - On or about December 21, 2012, employees performing powder coating were required to wear respiratory protection to protect them from hazards associated with TCI powder coatings and the employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who had facial hair and a beard grow length which came between the sealing surface of the facepiece-to-face and interfered with valve function.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:      a)  Coren Metal Crafts - On or about December 21, 2012, employees performing powder coating were required to wear respiratory protection to protect them from hazards associated with TCI powder coatings and the employer did not did not provide that respirators were cleaned, disinfected, stored, inspected, and repaired properly in accordance with paragraphs (1) through (4) of this section:     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that employee(s) required to use respirator(s) could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of this section:    a)  Coren Metal Crafts - On or about December 21, 2012, employees performing powder coating were required to wear respiratory protection to protect them from hazards associated with TCI powder coatings and the employer did not provide effective training to ensure that employee(s) required to use respirator(s) could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0505B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    a) Coren Metal Crafts - The employer utilizes combustible powder coatings and the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting on or about December 21, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $540 Reduced

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)  Coren Metal Crafts - 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) - Employees powder coating metal inside a powder coating booth were exposed to shock and fire hazards from an extension cord coming from a 110 Volt outlet used as permanent wiring to power a portable electrostatic powder coating gun/machine on or about December 21, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $540 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

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)  Coren Metal Crafts - Employees use various chemicals, but not limited to, such as TCI powder coatings, which contain 2-30% Barium Sulfate and 15-30% Titanium Dioxide, and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program exposing employees to the potential for injury or illness on or about December 21, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) through (h)(3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a)  Coren Metal Crafts - Employees were exposed to various chemicals, but not limited to, chemicals such as TCI powder coatings, which contain 2-30% Barium Sulfate and 15-30% Titanium Dioxide, and the employer did not provide information and training on the hazards of the chemicals at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area on or about December 21, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.