OSHA Inspection: ATLANTIC TURBINE PUMP, L.L.C.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "NO SMOKING" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms:     a) At the spray painting booth, on or about February 28, 2013 and at times prior to, a "No Smoking" sign was not posted in the area where an employee spray painted pipe sections with flammable organic solvent paint, resulting in a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:   a) At the propane cylinder storage area, on or about February 28, 2013 and at times prior to, a warning sign to prevent smoking was not posted in the area where cylinders of propane were stored, resulting in a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     a) At the west end of the shop area near the Mazak lathe, on or about February 28, 2013 and at times prior to, a duplex receptacle outlet box that was designed to be rigidly mounted was used as a pendant box, resulting in an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

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) In the paint/paint prep area, on or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for an employee who was required to wear a supplied air respirator while prepping and painting steel pipe, resulting in a respiratory hazard.   Abatement Note:   A minimally acceptable respiratory protection program shall include all of the following requirements:   1.  Written standard operating procedures governing the selection and use of respirators shall be established.  2.  Only approved respirators shall be used.  Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed.  3.  Respirators must be provided free-of-charge where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.  4.  Employers must provide (free-of-charge) a medical evaluation to determine each employee's fitness to wear a respirator before initial use.  5.  Before initial respirator use, fit testing is required for all employees using negative or positive pressure tight-fitting respirators where such respirators are required by OSHA or where the employer requires the use of such a respirator.  6.  The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use of respirators and their limitations.  7.  Surveillance of work area conditions and degree of employee exposure or stress shall be conducted.  8.  Employer must ensure the use of respirators where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.  9.  Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected to keep them in a sanitary condition.  10. Respirators shall be stored in a clean and sanitary location to prevent damage and contamination.  11. Respirators shall be inspected during cleaning and repaired when necessary.  12. There shall be regular inspection and evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 215025872590

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) In the shop, on or about February 28, 2013 and at times prior to, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees who used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to organic solvent based paint, welding materials, and propane, resulting in a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 215025872590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:   a) In the shop, on or about February 28, 2013 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide material safety data sheets for employees who used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to organic solvent based paint, welding materials, and propane, resulting in a chemical hazard.