OSHA Inspection: TROJAN LEISURE PRODUCTS LLC

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $972 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:     (a) On or about September 25, 2013, in the fabrication area, the exit door was stuck and difficult to open without kicking the door open.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level:    (a) On or about September 25, 2013, the exit leading out to the loading dock on the Tivoli Street side of the building, was not equipped with a stairs. There was a drop of approximately 35" from the loading dock to the ground below.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $972 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:          a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the manufacturing area, for an employee mixing an open 55 gallon drum of flammable glue with an 110 volt electric Chicago Mortar Mixer.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Jan 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $972 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(i)(c): Locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under abnormal conditions and for a distance beyond Division 1 locations were not classified Division 2 according to the requirements of subpart S of this part:     (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the flammable storage room, for the electric heater and thermostat that were placed inside the polystyrene constructed cabinet used to store fifty-five drums of flammable glue.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Jan 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,870 · Current $1,216 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(1)(i): Hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system were not inspected for corrosion or damage at least quarterly during operation:    (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the facility, for the exhaust system exhausting flammable vapors from the foil coater and drying oven.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Jan 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure airflow was adequate at least quarterly during operation:   (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the facility, for the exhaust system that exhausts flammable vapors from the foil coater and drying oven.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,870 · Current $1,216 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.125(d)(1): Conveyor system used with a dip tank would not shut down automatically in the event of a fire:    (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the manufacturing area, for the foil coater used to spray panels with flammable adhesive.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.125(d)(2): Conveyor system used with a dip tank would not shut down automatically if the ventilation rate dropped below what was required by paragraph (b) of section 1910.124:  (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the manufacturing area, for the foil coater used to spray panels with flammable adhesive.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.125(e)(2): Portable container(s) used to add liquid to the tank was not electrically bonded to the dip tank and was not positively grounded to prevent static electrical sparks or arcs:  (a) On or about October 18, 2013, in the manufacturing area, for an employee pouring flammable glue from one fifty five gallon metal drum into the metal drum used to dispense glue without bonding the drums during the transfer.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.125(e)(3)(i): A heating system that was used in a drying operation and could cause ignition was not installed in accordance with NFPA 86A-1969, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces (which is incorporated by reference in section 1910.6 of this part):   (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the manufacturing area, for the drying section of the foil coater used to dry panels after an flammable adhesive has been applied.  The heater did not shut down automatically if the exhaust fan failed to maintain adequate ventilation.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(v): All plant fire protection facilities were not adequately maintained and periodically inspected and tested to make sure they were always in satisfactory operating condition, and they would serve their purpose in time of emergency:    (a) On or about September 25, 2013, for the wet sprinkler system throughout the building that was not operable.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Jan 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $972 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):      (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the fabrication area, an employee was punching holes into aluminum pool pieces that were each approximately 2" long  x 1" wide in size, using a Whitney ten ton press that was not guarded.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $972 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the fabrication area, the knockout was missing on the CTD Cold Saw.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3 or 4 flammable liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons:      (a) On or about September 25, 2013, in the storage cabinet within the storage room, that contained eleven (55) gallon drums of glue. The storage cabinet and room were not acceptable for storing these drums because the requirements of 1910.106(d)(3) and (d)(4) were not satisfied.     Trojan Leisure Products LLC dBA Radiant Pools was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2)  which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311974356, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at_440 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Jan 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $2,112 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    (a)On or about October 21, 2013, in the welding shop, for employees changing the dies on the Whitney ten ton press and replacing the blade on the CTD cold saw.    Trojan Leisure Products LLC dBA Radiant Pools was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311974356, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 440 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    (a) On or about October 21, 2013, in the fabrication area, for the employee that changed the die on the Whitney ten ton hydraulic press without affixing a lock to the main electrical disconnect.    Trojan Leisure Products LLC dBA Radiant Pools was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311974356, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 440 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the fabrication area, aluminum dust generated from cutting was present behind and in front of the CTD cold saw.   (b) On or about September 25, 2013, in the manufacturing area, polystyrene debris was present on the floor in front of the router area.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): Stairway(s) more than 44 inches wide, but less than 88 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:  (a) On or about September 25, 2013, in the fabrication area, the stairs leading from the exit to the main parking lot were not equipped with stair railings on either open side.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(b)(2): More than two exit routes were not available in the workplace where the number of employees, the size of the building, its occupancy, or the arrangement of the workplace was such that all employees would not be able to evacuate safely during an emergency:   (a) On or about October 22, 2013, in the shipping area, the distance to reach the nearest exit door from this area was approximately 300 feet. According to NFPA 101, section 40.2.6, the travel distance to exits shall not exceed 200 feet unless exempted by another section of this standard.

Issued

Dec 2, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   (a) On or about September 25, 2013, the portable fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility were not identified.