OSHA Inspection: KOALOHA, INC.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a): Place(s) of employment were not kept clean and orderly, or in a sanitary condition:  WORKSHOP:  The floor and other surfaces in the workshop were cluttered with tools, equipment materials and potentially combustible dust was observed on horizontal surfaces.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  WORKSHOP:  The exit doorways in the woodworking shop and finishing room were not equipped with "Exit" signs.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  WORKSHOP:  Signs indicating the direction to the exits were not posted along the exit routes.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  WORKSHOP:  Doors to closets and storage areas along exit routes were not identified by signs showing actual use or "Not an Exit" signs.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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.    SPRAY BOOTH: The manometer, used to measure air velocity in the spray booth, was inoperative.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    SPRAY BOOTH: The spray booth and filter areas were not equipped with automatic sprinklers or fire extinguishing devices.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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:  SPRAY BOOTH: The light switches and electrical outlet, located between the spray booth and the door to the spray room, were not approved for Class I, group D locations.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): LP gas container(s), stored inside, were located near or in area(s) normally used or intended for the safe exit of employees:  STORE ROOM:  The LP gas tanks, stored on the store room rack, were located next to the hallway used as an evacuation route.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   WORKSHOP:  The employer did not establish or implement a written respiratory program.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    WORKSHOP:  The employer did not provide medical evaluations for the employees required to wear respirators.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii) of this standard:  WORKSHOP:  The employer did not provide respirator training to employees prior to requiring respirator use.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219:  WORKSHOP:    1)  Belts, pulleys and shafts, transmitting power to the shop made disc sander, were not properly guarded.  2)  The belts, pulleys and shaft, transmitting power to the Rockwell six-inch belt sander, were not properly guarded.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.213(p)(4): Belt sanding machinery was not provided with a guard at each nip point where the sanding belt ran onto a pulley, to prevent the operator's hands or fingers from coming into contact with nip points:   WORKSHOP:  Four belt sanders, used by employees to fabricate wood ukulele parts, were not properly guarded.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:     WORKSHOP:  The bandsaw was not equipped with a switch capable of preventing the restart of the saw following restoration of power after power failure.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:     WORKSHOP:  The table saws, used to rip wood boards, were not equipped with a hood guard.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:     WORKSHOP:  The table saws, used to rip wood boards, were not equipped with spreaders.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:     WORKSHOP:  The table saws, used by employees to rip wood boards/parts, were not equipped with anti-kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:   WORKSHOP:  The table saws, used by employees to make crosscuts on wood ukulele parts, were not equipped with self-adjusting hoods.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Nonworking portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:   WORKSHOP:  The wheels of the bandsaw, used by employees to fabricate wood ukulele parts, were not fully encased.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of miter saws:     WORKSHOP:  The miter saw, used by employees to fabricate wood ukulele parts, was not equipped with a lower blade guard.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   WORKSHOP:  Compressed air, used by employees for "blowing off" parts and cleaning purposes was not reduced to 30 p.s.i. or less or equipped with a nozzle that would keep the static pressure below 30 p.s.i. if dead ending occurred.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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:   FACILITY:    1)  The Relocatable Power Taps (RPT), used by employees to power multiple woodworking, tools, power tools, and cooking appliances, were not used as listed and labeled.   2)  The wall mount outlet box, hanging on a cord as a pendant, was not installed as per its listing and labeling.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  WORKSHOP:  The load connected to the 15A outlet, housed in the surface mount utility box and used as a pendant, was greater than 15A.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  FACILITY:   The relocatable power taps, three way splitters, pendant box and extension cords were used by the employees as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   WORKSHOP:  Flexible cords and cables, entering the wall mount utility box used as a pendant, were not protected from pull strains on the terminal screws of splices.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:   FACILITY:  The electrical service panel (load center) was not readily accessible due to material/supplies stored in front of it.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose. In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   WORKSHOP:   1)  The light switch, next to the propane storage rack, did not have a face plate.  2)  Two electric junction boxes, located in the propane storage room, did not have covers

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     FACILITY:  The employer did not develop, implement or maintain a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of classified hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(vi)  SPRAY ROOM:  The employer did not label the squirt bottle of thinner on the spray room bench.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  FACILITY:  The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for the chemical products used in the workplace.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    FACILITY:  The employer did not provide training for employees regarding the hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   FACILITY:  The employer did not maintain OSHA Workplace Illness and Injury logs or equivalent for the years 2010, 2011 or 2012.   Abatement Certification and Documentation is required

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and the paint storage rooms:   SPRAY BOOTH: The employer did not post "No Smoking" signs in the spray room.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):     WORKSHOP:  The employer did not perform a PPE hazard assessment(s) of the workplace.

Issued

2013-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:     WORKSHOP:  The employer did not provide PPE training to the employees.