OSHA Inspection: SOLVE COMPOSITES LLC

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(e): The employer did not notify each employee exposed at or above the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels of the results of the monitoring:     (a) On or about February 12, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee using a pneumatic hand held buffer to buff fiberglass reinforced plastic bus panels, that was exposed to a dose of 67.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 87 dBA. Sampling was conducted on February 12, 2013, for 387 minutes. Zero exposure was 93 minutes to total 480 minutes. Employees were not informed about the results of monitoring conducted by Alpine Environmental Services Inc in September 2012.     (b) On or about April 24, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee using hand held drills to drill holes n fiberglass reinforced plastic bus seats, that was exposed to a dose of 85.4% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 89 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 24, 2013, for 352 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 128 minutes to total 480 minutes.  Employees were not informed about the results of monitoring conducted by Alpine Environmental Services Inc in September 2012.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95((g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above the 8-hour time weighted-average of 85 decibels:        (a) On or about February 12, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee using a pneumatic hand held buffer to buff fiberglass reinforced plastic bus panels, that was exposed to a dose of 67.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 87 dBA. Sampling was conducted on February 12, 2013, for 387 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 93 minutes to total 480 minutes. The employee's last audiometric test was provided on January 12, 2011.       (b) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic bus parts using hand held pneumatic grinders, that was exposed to a dose of 194.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 95 dBA. Sampling was conducted on February 12, 2013, for 414 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 66 minutes to total 480 minutes. The employee's last audiometric test was provided on December 11, 2011.      (c) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic bus parts using hand held pneumatic grinders, that was exposed to a dose of 220% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 96 dBA. Sampling was conducted on February 12, 2013, for 460 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 20 minutes to total 480 minutes. The employee's last audiometric test was provided on November 1, 2011.      (d) On or about April 24, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee using hand held drills to drill holes in fiberglass reinforced plastic bus seats, that was exposed to a dose of 85.4% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 89 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 24, 2013, for 352 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 128 minutes to total 480 minutes.  The employee's last audiometric test was provided on September 22, 2011.     (e) On or about April 24, 2013, in the roof trimming booth, for an employee using hand held pneumatic grinders to trim fiberglass reinforced plastic roof bus parts, that was exposed to a dose of 167.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 94 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 24, 2013, for 388 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 92 minutes to total 480 minutes. The employee's last audiometric test was provided on April 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(i): Upon an employee's first entering into employment, and at least annually thereafter, each employer did not inform current employees of the existence, location, and availability of any records covered by this section:         (a) On or about February 11, 2013, for employees manufacturing fiberglass reinforced plastic bus parts that were not informed of the existence, location and availability of the consultation report prepared by Alpine Environmental Services, Inc conducted September 11-14, 2012.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not inform current employees upon their first entering into employment and at least annually thereafter, of the person responsible  for maintaining and providing access to records covered by 29 CFR 1910.1020:     (a) On or about February 11, 2013, for employees manufacturing fiberglass reinforced plastic bus parts that were not informed of the existence, location and availability of the consultation report prepared by Alpine Environmental Services, Inc conducted September 11-14, 2012.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(iii): Employees were not informed upon first entering into employment and/or at least annually thereafter of their right to access their medical and/or exposure records:    (a) On or about February 11, 2013, for employees manufacturing fiberglass reinforced plastic bus parts that were not informed of the existence, location and availability of the consultation report prepared by Alpine Environmental Services, Inc conducted September 11-14, 2012.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $6,468 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:       (a) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts using hand held pneumatic grinders, that was exposed to a dose of 194.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter.  This was equivalent to a sound level of 95 dBA.  Sampling was conducted on February 12, 2013, for 414 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 66 minutes to total 480 minutes.     (b) On or about April 24, 2013, in the assembly area, an employee using pneumatic tools to drill and router holes in bus seats,  that was exposed to a dose of 85.4% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 89 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 24, 2013, for 352 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 128 minutes to total 480 minutes.     (c) On or about April 24, 2013, in the gelcoat booth, an employee prepping pieces and applying gelcoat to molds, that was exposed to a dose of 86.8% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 89 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 24, 2013, for 340 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 140 minutes to total 480 minutes.           The Solve Composites LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.95(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2): The training program was not repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program. Information in the training program was not updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes:  (a) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts using hand held pneumatic grinders, that was exposed to a dose of 220%  measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter.  This was equivalent to a sound level of 96 dBA.  Sampling was conducted on February 12, 2013, for 460 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 20 minutes to total 480 minutes.   (b) On or about February 12, 2013, in the assembly area, an employee using pneumatic buffers to buff fiberglass reinforced panels,  that was exposed to a dose of 67.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 87 dBA. Sampling was conducted on February 13, 2013, for 387 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 93 minutes to total 480 minutes.   (c) On or about April 24, 2013, in the roof trim booth, an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with pneumatic grinders, that was exposed to a dose of 167.5% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 93 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 24, 2013, for 388 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 92 minutes to total 480 minutes.         The Solve Composites LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.95(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $6,468 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the texture booth, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series full face respirator while spraying in the booth.    (b) On or about February 11, 2013, in the gelcoat booth, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series full face respirator while spraying in the booth.    (c) On or about February 11, 2013, in the resin mix room, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face repirator while mixing resins in the rersin room.    (d) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.    (e) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.    (f) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.    (g) On or about April 24, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.    (h) On or about April 24, 2013, in the roof trim area, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.     The employer developed a written respiratorty protection program but failed to implement it completely. The employer failed to annually fit test workers as required by 1910.134(f)(2), ensure that respirators were cleaned using the procedures addressed in 1910.134(h)(1), not storing respirators as required by 1910.134(h)(2)(i), not removing a defective respirator from service as required by 1910.134(h)(4) and not training employees as required by 1910.134(k).    The written program failed to include a discussion of the details of the training program.    Solve Composites LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:  (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the texture booth, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series full face respirator while spraying in the booth, that was last fit tested on September 27, 2011.  (b) On or about February 11, 2013, in the gelcoat booth, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series full face respirator while spraying in the booth, that was last fit tested on December 21, 2010.  (c) On or about February 11, 2013, in the resin mix room, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face repirator while mixing resins in the rersin room, that was last fit tested on September 27, 2011.  (d) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator, that was last fit tested on November 1, 2010.  (e) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator, that was last fit tested on December 11, 2011.  (f) On or about April 24, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator, that was last fit tested on September 22, 2011.  (g) On or about April 24, 2013, in the roof trim area, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator, that was last fit tested on April 25, 2011.   Solve Composites LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(f) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1, item number 8b and was affirmed as a final order on Aril 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Plattsburgh, New York.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the texture booth, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series full face respirator while spraying in the booth.  (b) On or about February 11, 2013, in the gelcoat booth, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series full face respirator while spraying in the booth.  (c) On or about February 11, 2013, in the resin mix room, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face repirator while mixing resins in the rersin room.  (d) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.  (e) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.  (f) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee overexposed to total dust particulates not otherwise regulated and required by the employer to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.  (g) On or about April 24, 2013, in the assembly area, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.  (h) On or about April 24, 2013, in the roof trim area, for an employee required to wear a 3M 6000 series half face respirator.     Solve Composites LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(k), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1, item number 8c and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Nov 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated total dust listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15 mg/m3:   (a) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 28 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was conducted for 461 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 19 minutes to total 480- minutes.  (b) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 18.8 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was conducted for 411 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 69 minutes to total 480 minutes.  (c) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 16 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was performed for 355 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 125 minutes to total 480 minutes.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Nov 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):  (a) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 28 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was conducted for 461 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 19 minutes to total 480- minutes.  (b) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 18.8 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was conducted for 411 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 69 minutes to total 480 minutes.  (c) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 16 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was performed for 355 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 125 minutes to total 480 minutes.     Feasible engineering and administrative controls availble include but not limited to the installation of a dust collection system, using tools equipped with local exhaust, eliminating the use of compressed air to clean off dust from clothes and other surfaces, and the use of employee rotation.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,696 Reduced

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) On or about February 11, 2013, in the facility, the employer did not implement the written hazard communication program in regards to training and labeling of transfer containers for employees manufacturing composite parts for the transit industry. These employees were exposed to hazardous products such as but not limited to acetone, fiberglass reinforced plastic dust, gelcoats and polyester resin solutuion containing styrene.    Solve Composites LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number313761397, citation number 1, item number_10a_ and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 distribution Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the bonding area, there was a pint sized squeeze bottle that contained acetone that was incorrectly labeled as grease.  (b) On or about February 11, 2013, in the bonding area, there was a plastic spray bottle of Chemlease 41-90 Release Agent, a flammable liquid that was not correctly labeled.  (c) On or about February 12, 2013, near the gelcoat booth, there were four quart sized open containers of gelcoat paints, flammable liquids was not labeled.   (d) On or about February 12, 2013, in the area near the resin mix room, there was a five gallon container of acetone used for washing parts that was not labeled.  (e) On or about February 12, 2013, in the buffing area of assembly, there was a pint sized bottle of Luperox DDM-9 containing methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that was not labeled.  (f) On or about February 12, 2013, in the buffing area of assembly, there was a plastic cup containing white gelcoat containing Luperox DDM-9 containing methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that was not labeled.  (g) On or about February 12, 2013, in the buffing area of assembly, there were two plastic cups of about one pint that contained Prestz Ultra Cutting Creme 131901 containing mineral spirits was not labeled.   (h) On or about February 12, 2013, in the texture booth, there was a five gallon safety can containing acetone that was not labeled.  (i) On or about February 12, 2013, in the texture booth, there was a quart sized plastic open container of acetone that was not labeled.  Solve Composites LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200 (f)(5)(i) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1  item number 10c and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way Plattsburgh, New York.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  (a) On or about February 11, 2013,in the bonding area, there was a five gallon plastic safety can that contained acetone that was not labeled.  (b) On or about February 11, 2013, in the bonding area, there was a pint sized squeeze bottle that contained acetone that was incorrectly labeled as grease.  (c) On or about February 11, 2013, in the bonding area, there was a plastic spray bottle of Chemlease 41-90 Release Agent, a flammable liquid that was not correctly labeled.  (d) On or about February 12, 2013, near the gelcoat booth, there were four quart sized open containers of gelcoat paints, flammable liquids not labeled.   (e) On or about February 12, 2013, in the area near the resin mix room, there was a five gallon container of acetone used for washing parts that was not labeled.  (f) On or about February 12, 2013, in the buffing area of assembly, there was a pint sized bottle of Luperox DDM-9 containing methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that was not labeled.  (g) On or about February 12, 2013, in the buffing area of assembly, there was a plastic cup of white gellcoat containing Luperox DDM-9 containing methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that was not labeled.  (h) On or about February 12, 2013, in the buffing area of assembly, there were two plastic cups of about one pint that contained Prestz Ultra Cutting Creme 131901 containing mineral spirits was not labeled.   (i) On or about February 12, 2013, in the texture booth, there was a five gallon safety can containing acetone that was not labeled.  (j) On or about February 12, 2013, in the texture booth, a pint sized squeeze bottle of Luperox DDM-9 containing methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that was not labeled.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Sep 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.  (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the facility, for employees that were exposed to hazardous products such as but not limited to acetone, fiberglass reinforced plastic dust, gelcoats and polyester resin solutuion containing styrene.  Solve Composites LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313761397, citation number 1, item number_10d  and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about February 12, 2013, in the facility, for employees required to wear respirators while working in the trim booth, roof trim area, resin mixing room, gelcoat and texture spraying booths.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Abate by

Aug 23, 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:   (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the assembly area, there were two full face and one half face 3M respirator stored on the table at the end of the shift,  next to the trim booth, that is equipped with a dust system that purges dust each evening.   (b) On or February 11, 2013, in the roof trim area, there was a 3M half face 6000 respirator hooked on the board used to store the pneumatic tools used to trim fiberglass reinforced plastic roof panels.   (c) On or about February 12, 2013, in the trim booth, there was a 3M half face 6000 series respirator stored on the work table at lunch time in an area used to trim fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with pneumatic tools.

Issued

Aug 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(A): Respirators used in routine situations were not inspected before each use and during cleaning:  (a) On or about February 11, 2013, in the resin mixing area, for an employee that was wearing a 3M half face 6000 series respirator that was missing an inhalation valve.