YORK, PA —
OSHA Inspection: KEENER COATINGS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of KEENER COATINGS, INC. in 3711 BOARD ROAD, YORK, PA 17406 (NAICS 332812). OSHA activity number 339002313.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Watch Keener Coatings, INC. — free
Get an email when a new federal OSHA severe-injury report for Keener Coatings, INC. is published. One employer, no account, unsubscribe in one click.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KEENER COATINGS, INC.
- Site address
- 3711 BOARD ROAD
- City
- YORK
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17406
- Mailing
- 3711 BOARD ROAD, YORK, PA 17406
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332812
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
22 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,339 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, the aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The was a floor depression in the center of the booth where a powered industrial truck was operated to bring product in and out of the booth, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1339
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.94 A02 II
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,785 Reduced
9010
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(2)(ii): The concentration of respirable dust or fume in the breathing zone of the abrasive-blasting operator or any other worker was not kept below the levels specified in 1910.1000: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - A Blaster employee was exposed to respirable silica dust at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 7.8 mg/M3, approximately 4.22 times the calculated permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 1.85 mg/M3, on or about April 18, 2013. This exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 398 minute period. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 82 minutes. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1785
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.1000 C
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9010
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1000(c): An employee's exposure to any substance listed in Table Z-3, in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week, must not exceed the 8-hour time weighted average limit given for that substance in the table: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - A Blaster employee was exposed to respirable silica dust at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 7.8 mg/M3, approximately 4.22 times the calculated permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 1.85 mg/M3, on or about April 18, 2013. This exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 398 minute period. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 82 minutes. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1000 E
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9010
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls were not first determined and implemented whenever feasible: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - A Blaster employee was exposed to respirable silica dust at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 7.8 mg/M3, approximately 4.22 times the calculated permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 1.85 mg/M3, on or about April 18, 2013. This exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 398 minute period. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 82 minutes. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A03 I A
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(3)(i)(a): All air inlets and access openings were not baffled or so arranged that by the combination of inward air flow and baffling the escape of abrasive or dust particles into an adjacent work area would be minimized and visible spurts of dust would not be observed: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - Baffles were missing on the large access doors to the booth, on or about April 10, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A03 I B
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9010
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(3)(i)(b): The rate of exhaust was not sufficient to provide prompt clearance of the dust-laden air within the enclosure after the cessation of blasting: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The air exhaust rate inside the booth was not sufficient to provide for the prompt clearance of dust laden air inside the booth when the blasting ceased, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A03 I E 1
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(3)(i)(e)(1): Doors shall be flanged and tight when closed: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The access doors did not close tightly, on or about April 10, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A04 I A
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9010
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(4)(i)(a): When dust leaks were noted, repairs were not made as soon as possible: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The employer did not repair the leaks on the dust collector as soon as possible after the leaks were detected, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A04 I B
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9010
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(4)(i)(b): The static pressure drop at the exhaust ducts leading from the equipment was not checked when the installation was completed and periodically thereafter to assure continued satisfactory operation. Whenever an appreciable change in the pressure drop indicated a partial blockage, the system was not cleaned and returned to normal operating condition: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The employer did not conduct period checks on the static pressure drop to assure satisfactory operation of the exhaust ventilation, on or about April 10, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A05 V
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 18, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(v): Operators were not equipped with heavy canvas or leather gloves to protect them from the impact of abrasives: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The operator wore nitrile coated and polyester gloves that had the thumb section cut off while blasting inside the booth, on or about April 10, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.94 A07
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
90109130
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(7): Dust was permitted to accumulate on the floor or on ledges outside of an abrasive-blasting enclosure, and dust spills were not cleaned up promptly: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - Dust had accumulated on the floor outside the blasting booth and the dust was not cleaned up promptly, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,339 Reduced
90109130
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures that included the provisions contained in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) through 1910.134(c)(1)(ix) of this section, as applicable: (a) Keener Coatings, incorporated- The employer's written Respiratory Protection Program did not include procedures for fit testing, procedures for the proper use of respirators, procedures and schedules for the cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting and storage of respirators, procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity and flow of breathing air, and training of employees in the proper use of respirators, on or about April 18, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1339
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for the employee wearing an abrasive blast respirator, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 I05 III
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0560
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iii): The employer did not ensure that compressors used to supply breathing air to respirators were constructed to have suitable in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters to further ensure breathing air quality, and that the sorbent beds and filters were maintained and replaced or refurbished periodically following the manufacturer's instructions: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The employer did not maintain the Del-Monox Compressed Breathing Air Purification System in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 I07
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0560
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): For oil-lubricated compressors, the employer did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm, or both, to monitor carbon monoxide levels: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The Enmet carbon monoxide meter was not functional, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to use respirators: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The employer did not provide respirator training to an employee required to wear an abrasive blast respirator, on or about April 10, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,338 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affected the capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without the manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals were not changed accordingly: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - Ten foot long fork extensions were used on the Toyota #3 forklift without the manufacturer's written approval, on or about April 18, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1338
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.178 A05
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The user did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered if the truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The Toyota #3 forklift was not marked to identify the fork extensions and to show the weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with the load laterally centered, on or about April 18, 2013. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H03
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,339 Reduced
90109130
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Employee training did not include at least the information contained in paragraphs 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (iv): (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - The employer did not provide training on the hazards of the abrasive blast media, on or about April 10, 2013. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1339
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.94 A02 II
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 14, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9130
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(2)(ii): The concentration of respirable dust or fume in the breathing zone of the abrasive-blasting operator or any other worker was not be kept below the levels specified in 1910.1000: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - A Blaster employee was exposed to respirable particulates at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 7.8 mg/M3, approximately 1.56 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 mg/M3, on or about April 18, 2013. This exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 398 minute period. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 82 minutes. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1000 A02
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 14, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9130
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a "C", must not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - A Blaster employee was exposed to respirable particulates at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 7.8 mg/M3, approximately 1.56 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 mg/M3, on or about April 18, 2013. This exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 398 minute period. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 82 minutes. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1000 E
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 14, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9130
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls were not first determined and implemented whenever feasible: (a) Abrasive Blast Booth - A Blaster employee was exposed to respirable particulates at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 7.8 mg/M3, approximately 1.56 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 mg/M3, on or about April 18, 2013. This exposure level was derived from two samples collected over a 398 minute period. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 82 minutes. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
More inspections at Keener Coatings, INC.
View Keener Coatings, INC.'s full OSHA safety record →
More inspections in this industry (NAICS 332812)
Jul 22, 2026
Powder-X Coating Systems, LLC · MANCHESTER, TN
Jul 22, 2026
111642 - Kangas Enameling INC · HOPKINS, MN
Jul 21, 2026
SKW Industries, LLC DBA Progressive Coating · CHICAGO, IL
Jul 16, 2026
111616 - Binks US LLC DBA Binks · SAINT PAUL, MN
Jul 15, 2026
77575 - AZZ Precoat Metals · COLUMBIA, SC
More inspections in PA
Jul 24, 2026
Floor Care Specialists, INC. · LANCASTER, PA
Jul 24, 2026
Floor Care Specialists, INC. · LANCASTER, PA
Jul 24, 2026
Caretti INC. · HARRISBURG, PA
Jul 24, 2026
Pocono Lake Supply CO. · POCONO LAKE, PA
Jul 24, 2026
Ralph E Jones INC · HARRISBURG, PA
Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339002313.
Look up any company's OSHA accident reports by company, or browse severe injury reports by year, state, and company.