OSHA Inspection: DON SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1):     Spray booths were not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying. Spray booths were not designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet:    (a) The spray booth used when spraying contact cement was constructed of wood with plastic sheeting and cardboard lining the inside. The booth was not subtantially contstructed of a noncombustible material as required by this standard.    Abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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:    (a) Flourescent lighting affixed to the upper porting of the spray booth was not 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. Extremely flammable contact cement was sprayed in the booth.    Abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(3):     Each spray booth did not have an independent exhaust duct system discharging to the exterior of the building, except that multiple cabinet spray booths in which identical spray finishing material is used with a combined frontal area of not more than 18 square feet may have a common exhaust. If more than one fan serves one booth, all fans shall be so interconnected that one fan cannot operate without all fans being operated:    (a) The independent exhaust duct system for the spray booth in the uphostery deparment did not discharge to the exterior of the building. The fan for the exhaust system did not exhaust but rather blew air into the booth at the spray operator.    Abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) A hazzard assessment had not been completed to determine what hazards are likely to be present during battery filling operations and which personal protective equipment is neccessary. Sulfuric acid splash hazards had not been adequately addressed in that employees were not wearing safety goggles, face shields, impervious apron and impervious gloves.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Mar 29, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Employees who add water to fork lift batteries with a hose were exposed to corrosive battery acid splash hazards. No eye wash and shower facility for flushing of the eyes and quick drenching of the body were available.     Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.