OSHA Inspection: RUPTURE PIN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable and combustible liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:    On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, flammable paints were stored in cabinets that were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance requirements.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire and/or explosion.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3): 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3):  The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, were not covered with non-combustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues:    On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, sheets of plywood were used  in the paint booth to support parts during spray painting activities.  The plywood was not covered with non-combustible material.  Flammable paints included, but were not limited to, Krylon Rust Tough and Acrylithane HS enamel.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarms or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, there were no gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed on paint booth to insure that required air velocity was maintained.  Employees were using flammable paints such as, but not limited to, Krylon Rust Tough and Acrylithane HS enamel.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, downstream and upstream sides of filters in the paint booth were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  Employees were using flammable paints such as, but not limited to, Krylon Rust Tough and Acrylithane HS enamel.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, a clear space of 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage.  Employees were using flammable paints such as, but not limited to, Krylon Rust Tough and Acrylithane HS enamel.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, spray area was not kept free from accumulation of combustible residues.  Flammable paints such as, but not limited to, Krylon Rust Tough and Acrylithane HS enamel were sprayed in the booth.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 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:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Assembly and Testing Area/Paint Booth, a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use.  Coatings being sprayed by employees included, but were not limited to, Methyl Ethyl Ketone at concentrations of 7-13%, Methyl Amyl Ketone at concentrations of 7-13%, and Ethylbenzene at concentrations of 0.1-1%.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with chemical exposure such as irritation to skin and respiratory tract.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by reciprocating saw blade:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Raw Material Cutting Area, the unused portion of the blade was not guarded on the following band saws:   a)    HEM band saw, Model no. H101A-1 b)    Cosen band saw, Model no. SH-460M  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by saw blade.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Weld Shop, work rest on the right side of the Dayton bench grinder was adjusted to three quarter (3/4) inch.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying debris.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Weld Shop, tongue guards were not provided for the Dayton bench grinder.  The distance between the abrasive wheel and the guard was as follows:  a)    Left Side    1/2 inch b)    Right Side  1-1/4 inch  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying debris.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:  On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, Weld Shop, contact surface of grinding wheels on the Dayton grinder were not flat.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying debris.