OSHA Inspection: AUTO TRIM

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):   All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  On or about March 1, 2013, the spray booth was not kept clean and orderly, exposing employees to shock and trip hazards.  a: The walls of the spray booth were covered with truck bed liner.  The breaker panel, extension cords, one powering a light in the booth, and receptacle in the booth were covered with truck bed liner overspray.  In the event of an emergency the switches on the breaker panel cannot reliably be flipped due to the truck bed liner overspray buildup.  b:  Trash from spraying truck bed liners was piled in the corners of the spray booth..    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the electrical equipment in the booth is protected liner overspray buildup and that the booth is kept clear of debris.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 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:  On or about March 1, 2013, equipment was not used according to its labeled use, exposing employees to shock and burn hazards.  a:  Nonmetallic-sheathed cable powering an outdoor light over the bay door in the spray preparation area was not in conduit    b:  A surge protector made for small appliances was used to power a refrigerator and a fluorescent lamp in the spray preparation area.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that electrical equipment and wiring is used as listed and labeled.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):   Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about March 1, 2013, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to shock and burn hazards.  a:  An extension cord in the spray booth was used to power a light in the booth.  The cord had a heavy amount of overspray coating a majority of its length.  b:  An extension cord in spray preparation area was used to power a refrigerator.  The cord was powered by a surge protector.  c:  An extension cord in the spray preparation area was used to power a fluorescent lamp.  The cord was powered by a surge protector.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are not affixed to building surfaces and used as permanent wiring.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:   On or about March 1, 2013, an extension cord was exposed to damage where run through a doorway in the spray preparation area to power a circular, exposing employees to shock and burn hazards.               Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are not run through doorways.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of diisocyanates listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the ceiling concentration of 0.2 mg/m3:   On or about March 1, 2013, employees were exposed to air contaminates over the permissible exposure limit, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.     The measured exposure to diisocyanates was 1.4 allowable ceiling limit of 0.2 mg/m3.  Although the sprayer was wearing a full face tight fitting respirator, engineering controls are the preferred method of hazard abatement to lower exposure.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to air contaminates over the permissible exposure limit.

Issued

Apr 16, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): Atmospheric contamination was not prevented through the use of engineering controls, such as, but not limited to enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation, or substitution of less toxic materials:   On or about March 1, 2013, effective engineering controls were not used during spraying, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.    The measured exposure to diisocyanates was 1.4 allowable ceiling limit of 0.2 mg/m3.  Although the sprayer was wearing a full face tight fitting respirator, engineering controls are the preferred method of hazard abatement.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that effective engineering controls are used to prevent atmospheric contamination.