OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST ENGINEERING COMPANY

Issued

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:    On or about February 28, 2013, and times prior thereto, there were no devices installed on the paint spray booth to insure that the required air velocity was maintained.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    On or about February 28, 2013, and times prior thereto, the following electrical equipment located in the paint spraying area was not approved for the hazardous location.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.     a)  Fluorescent light on west wall  b)  Cord and plug operated compressor

Issued

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(5): Electric motor(s) driving exhaust fan(s) for spray booth(s) were located inside the booth:      On or about February 28, 2013, and times prior thereto, the electric motor driving the exhaust fan was located inside the paint spray booth.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire..

Issued

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ii): The respirator program did not contain provisions for medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators:    On or about February 28, 2012, and times prior thereto, the employer did not obtain a medical evaluation of employees required to use respirators.  Employees use products such as, but not limited to, laquer thinner containing xylene.