OSHA Inspection: DEEREBUILT, LLC

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:     On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards by failing to produce a site-specific list of chemicals using product identifiers that were readily referenced to the appropriate safety data sheet (SDS).

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iv): For employees who use respirators required by this section, the employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134.     On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to inhalation hazards from silica-containing dusts by failing to implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 for employees exposed to dust during abrasive blasting.     Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iii): The storage area was not graded in a manner to divert possible spills away from buildings or other exposures or shall be surrounded by a curb at least 6 inches high.     On or about April 1, 2013, employees working in or near the paint storage area were exposed to fire hazards where the employer did not provide a means for containing spills of flammable paints and thinners.    Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 4a, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.      On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards by failing to construct the paint booth so that interior surfaces were smooth and continuous and not providing means for preventing injuries that might result because of paint accumulation or during cleaning and washing of the interior.     Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 5, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(4): Electrical wiring and equipment did not  conform to the provisions of this paragraph and was otherwise  in accordance with subpart S of this part.     On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to potential fire hazards by not installing electrical wiring and equipment in the paint booth which was appropriate for preventing ignition of flammable materials or vapors, i.e., Class I, Division 1 lighting and electrical equipment.       Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 6, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): All spraying areas were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered:     On or about April 1, 2013, the employer had not mechanically ventilated the paint booth spray area and there was no means of mechanically exhausting paint vapors thereby exposing employees to the hazards of fire and explosion.      Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 7a, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:    On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to hazards related to confined spaces where the employer had no methods, equipment, or procedures for determining the hazards to employees entering frac or vacuum truck tanks. The employer did not evaluate chemical hazards nor determine the adequacy of the atmosphere within the confined space.    Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 11a, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations:  On or about April 1, 2013, the employer did not determine or otherwise consider possible hazards for employees entering frac tanks or vacuum trucks.  The employer did not monitor or otherwise determine the safety of the atmosphere within the tanks nor have procedures regulating tank entry.    Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 11b, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employees, rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9):  On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to hazards in confined spaces by not providing rescue or emergency equipment that would be necessary for removing incapacitated employees from confined spaces.     Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 11d, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:    On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to hazards in confined spaces by not providing the sandblaster with training on confined space while still requiring tank entry as part of the employee's assigned tasks.      Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 12a, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(iv): Where the welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means was not provided for quickly removing the welder in case of emergency:    On or about April 1, 2013, the employer exposed employees to confined space hazards by not providing a means for removing welders who might become incapacitated during entry into frac or vacuum truck tanks.    Deerebuilt was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 238235, citation number 1, item number 9a, and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1402 Refinery Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma.