OSHA Inspection: TRI-FIN, LLC

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:    (a) On or about March 7, 2013, the Binks manometer on the liquid spray paint booth did not contain an adequate amount of fluid to insure that the correct amount of air flow through the spray booth filters was maintained.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances I100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:     (a) On or about March 7, 2013, combustible residue deposits were present on the inside surfaces of the spray booth near the filter bank.  The walls were not kept free as practical from accumulation of combustible residue deposits.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).     Abatement Note:  Clean the spraying area after each job or day, as appropriate.  Use tools of non-sparking material.  Cleaning may be facilitated by the use of removable fire retardant coverings, such as treated booth paper.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.     (a) On or about March 7, 2013, there were at least two unused openings in the 480 volt electrical cabinet for the dry off oven and the curing oven.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iii): Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, were damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, or corrosive residues.     (a) On or about March 7, 2013, the internal parts of the 480 volt electrical cabinet which controls power for the dry off and curing ovens were contaminated by power coat.  Employees were exposed to electrical arc blast hazards.     No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(d): Parts of electric equipment that in ordinary operation produce arcs, sparks, flames, or molten metal were not enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible material.  (a)  On or about March 7, 2013, the doors of the yellow, 480-volt electrical cabinet for the drying and curing ovens were not completely closed.  Employees were exposed to arcs, sparks, and fire when operating the controls located on the doors of the enclosure.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(4): Disconnecting means required by this subpart was not capable of being locked in the open position:    (a) On or about March 7, 2013, the disconnecting means (switch) on the yellow electrical cabinet for the dry off and curing ovens was not capable of accepting and being locked in the open position.  Employees were exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards from inadvertent closing of the circuit.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(7): Where conveyors are arranged to carry work into or out of spray booths, the openings therefor were not as small as practical:    (a) On or about March 7, 2013, the side openings where the conveyor enters and exits of the liquid spray paint booth were not as small as practical.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(i)(8): The electrical equipment was so interlocked with the ventilation of the spraying area that the equipment cannot be operated unless the ventilation fans are in operation:  (a) On or about March 7, 2013, the electrical equipment for powder coat booth #1 was not interlocked with the ventilation of the spraying area.  The equipment could be operated while the ventilation fans were not in operation.  (b) On or about March 7, 2013, the electrical equipment for powder coat booth #2 was not interlocked with the ventilation of the spraying area.  The equipment could be operated while the ventilation fans were not in operation.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

May 15, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was used without the following markings - other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary:  (a) On or about March 7, 2013, the yellow electrical cabinet for the dry off and curing ovens was not marked with the voltage or current capacity of the equipment.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).