OSHA Inspection: PROSERV CRANE GROUP

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Abate by

Mar 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,205 Reduced

General-duty citation text

CFR 29 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations were not designed, installed and maintained so that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained.     This violation most recently occurred on or about August 27, 2013, where employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employers did not ensure spray booth systems effectiveness in controlling airborne hazards and having visible gauges or alarms to ensure air velocity was maintained.

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

CFR 29 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 was not endangered. Mechanical ventilation was not  kept in operation at all times while spraying operations were being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted.  This violation most recently occurred on or about August 27, 2013, where employer did not ensure that mechanical ventilation was kept in operation or in a condition to operate.

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,205 Reduced

General-duty citation text

CFR 29 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.    This violation most recently occurred on or about August 27, 2013, where the employer did not ensure that the downstream and upstream sides of filters were protected with approved automatic sprinklers.

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Abate by

Feb 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,205 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Spray booths were not so installed that all portions were readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.     This violation most recently occurred on or about August 27, 2013, where the employer did not ensure a clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides of the paint booth was kept free from storage or combustible construction making it accessible for cleaning.

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations was not at the minimum required for operations and exceeded a supply for 1 day or one shift.   This violation most recently occurred on or about August 27, 2013, where two (2) employees were exposed to fire hazards because the quantity of flammable liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations was not at the minimum required for operations and exceeded a supply for 1 day or one shift.

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Abate by

Feb 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,205 Reduced

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.      This violation most recently occurred on or about August 27, 2013, where the employer did not ensure that the walls of the paint booth were kept free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues.

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Abate by

Mar 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,205 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the paint booth area, where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee and respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.  The employer did not include in the program the following provisions of this section, 1910.134(c), as applicable.    This violation most recently occurred on or about, August 27, 2013, where employees were exposed to respiratory hazards because the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.  The employer did not include in the program the following provisions of section 1910.134(c).

Issued

Feb 19, 2014

Abate by

Feb 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer failed to mount portable fire extinguishers so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.    This violation occurred on or about, August 27, 2013, where the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were mounted to provide easy accessibility to employees.