OSHA Inspection: QSR CORPORATION

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  MANUFACTURING AREA:  On or about April 4, 2013, employees dispensed KEM BOND HS High Solids Alkyd Universal Metal Primer, a Category 3 flammable liquid with a flash point of 90 degrees F, from one 5-gallon metal container to another 5-gallon metal container used with the airless paint sprayer.  The containers were not bonded at the time of dispensing.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): An open flame or spark producing equipment was present in the spraying area or within 20 feet thereof and not separated by a partition.  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  Flammable primer is applied to structural steel using a GRACO TITAN Model 495 Airless Paint Sprayer.  Non-class 1 electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, a Marvel Band Saw and work light were located within 20 feet of where the open spraying is conducted.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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.  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about April 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established and implemented for those employees required to wear respiratory protection, including North Model 7700 Half Face Respirators equipped with organic vapor/P-100 cartridges.  Employees wear the respirator while applying primer to steel exposing them to chemicals including, but not limited to: ethylbenzene, xylene, methyl n-propyl ketone, and methyl n-amyl ketone.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

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.  On or about April 4, 2013, employees involved in welding activities who voluntarily wear N-100 particulate respirators were not provided with training in accordance with Appendix D.  Employees are exposed to welding fumes including, but not limited to: aluminum, iron, lithium fluoride, magnesium, manganese, nickel, potassium silicofluoride, silicon, sodium fluoride, titanium, and zirconium.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 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 employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about April 4, 2013, the employer had not provided for an employee using a silicon half-face respirator to receive a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 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) is used, and at least annually thereafter.  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  Employees who apply solvent-based primer to manufactured steel products were not fit-tested prior to initial use of a North Model 7700 Half-Face Respirator.  The primer most often used contains solvents including xylene, ethylbenzene, methyl n-propyl ketone, and methyl n-amyl ketone.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 facepiece and exhalation valve.  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about April 4, 2013, a tight-fiiting half-face respirator used by an employee who primes manufactured steel products was observed to be stored in a flammable cabinet with paints/primers and other solvent-based chemicals.  The respirator was not stored in a container that would prevent it from being contaminated by solvents such as, but not limited to: ethylbenzene, xylene, methyl n-propyl ketone, and methyl n-amyl ketone.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about April 4, 2013, the employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators while spraying primer on steel products manufactured at the facility.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Sep 18, 2013

Penalty

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

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):    MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about January 31, 2013, the employer had not conducted a hazard determination to identify employee exposure to chromium (VI) as a result of MIG welding of steel using Flux Cored Welding Electrodes.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about January 31, 2013, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to provide information and training to employees regarding the safe use and handling of hazardous materials including, but not limited to, flammable paints, primers, welding rods, and compressed gases.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 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:  MANUFACTURING SHOP:  On or about January 31, 2013, the employer had not provided effective information and training on hazardous materials in their work area including, but not limited to: flammable paints, primers, welding rods, and compressed gases.