OSHA Inspection: BLACK PINE CUSTOM CABINETS, INC

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the flammable and combustible storage area next to the South Spray Room:  Residual wood dust had accumulated on multiple surfaces in the storage area where labeled and unlabeled flammables were stored.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): There was electrical equipment in a spraying area not specifically approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapors, whereon deposits of combustible residues may readily accumulate, except for wiring in rigid conduit or in boxes or fittings containing no taps, splices, or terminal connections.  a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Room: A Micron computer hard drive not specifically approved for locations containing deposits of ignitable residue or vapors was adjacent to spray finishing operations.  b) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Room: An Aiwa Radio not specifically approved for locations containing deposits of ignitable residue or vapors was adjacent to spray finishing operations.  c) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Room: A temporary extension cord was attached to a Nova 390 Electric Airless Sprayer.  d) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Room: A relocatable power tap was attached to the aforementioned Aiwa Radio in instance b.    Note: abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed of. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material and all such rags or waste deposited therein immediately after use.   a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Booth: rags utilized in spray finishing operations were not removed from the spray area and disposed of into metal waste cans.   b) On or about September 5, 2013, in the South Spray Booth: rags utilized in spray finishing operations were not removed from the spray area and disposed of into metal waste cans.  Note:  abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations was not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location.  a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Room: Electrical equipment was not specifically approved for a Class 1 Division 1 location.    Note: abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.   a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the workplace:  The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program for employees involved in spray painting operations in the North and South spray booths.  The employer requires 1/2 face elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges for painting in both areas.   Employees may be exposed to organic vapors that include, but are not limited to, toluene, naphtha, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.   a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the workplace:  The employer did not implement medical evaluations for employees involved in spray painting operations in the North and South spray booths.  The employer requires 1/2 face elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges for painting in both areas.   Employees may be exposed to organic vapors that include, but are not limited to, toluene, naphtha, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, and whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.   a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the workplace:  The employer did ensure that employees wearing 1/2 face elastomeric respirators for spray painting received respirator fit tests prior to use.   Employees may be exposed to organic vapors that include, but are not limited to, toluene, naphtha, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): The employer did not provide training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace.  a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the workplace:  The employer did not provide respirator training prior to having employees involved in spray painting operations in the North and South spray booths.  The employer requires 1/2 face elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges for painting in both areas.   Employees may be exposed to organic vapors that include, but are not limited to, toluene, naphtha, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, provided employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the North Spray Room:  Multiple containers of stain including organic solvents such as acetone were unlabeled.    b) On or about September 5, 2013, in the Flammable Storage Area adjacent to the South Spray Room:  Multiple containers of stain including organic solvents such as acetone were unlabeled.    Note: abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.  a) On or about September 5, 2013, in the workplace:  The employer did not provide employees with hazard communication training for chemicals in the Spray Finishing operation.  Hazardous chemicals in the materials utilized include but are not limited to: toluene, naphtha and acetone.  Note: abatement certification is required for this item.