OSHA Inspection: ASTA INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  (a) Maintenance shop: Employees were exposed to possible fire hazards due to the emergency exit in the Maintenance shop not being marked.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): Construction. Spray booths shall be 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 shall be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet.  (a) Paint Area - Paint Booth: An employee was exposed to fire hazards caused by combustible materials being used in the construction of the paint booth in that wood inserts were installed in what appeared to be old lighting receptacles.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.  (a)  Paint Area - Paint Booth: Employees were exposed to fire hazards while working in a paint booth with combustible materials being stored on the roof.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  (a) Compressed gas storage area: Employees were exposed to possible burn and explosion hazards while working near oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored within 1 foot of each other without an acceptable fire barrier separating the materials.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  (a) On the steal support beam near the steel coil storage area, on the beam near to the entrance door to the office break room door in the plant and on the wall next to the entrance door to the office break room door in the plant: Employees were exposed to potential shock hazards and thermal burns while working near electric boxes that were missing punch outs.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where attached to building surfaces;  (a) At the Rollup door near the steal coil storage area and in the outside facility holding the paint booth: Employees were exposed to potential shock hazards while working near extension cords that were attached to the building surface.