OSHA Inspection: THE EDRO CORPORATION

Issued

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    GRINDING AREA:      On or about November 4, 2013, compressed gas cylinders containing oxygen, argon/hydrogen, nitrogen/hydrogen, and nitrogen that were connected for use at the Hypertherm HyPerformance Plasma HPR130XD plasma cutter were not secured to prevent the cylinders from falling.  Ref. CGA P-1-1965 Section 3.4.4.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:    PAINT SPRAY BOOTH:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure that a clear space of at least three feet was maintained around the paint booth.  Cardboard cartons and a work table were next to the wall of the booth, between the spray booth and the flammable cabinets.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(12): Freshly sprayed articles were dried in spaces that were not provided with adequate ventilation to prevent the formation of explosive vapors. When adequate and reliable ventilation was not provided such drying spaces were considered a spraying area, for the purposes of this standard.     PAINT SPRAY BOOTH:    On or about November 4, 2013, freshly sprayed articles were moved out of the paint spray booth to dry.  Parts of washers and dryers that had been painted were hanging on multiple racks outside the spray booth.  A live wall-mounted receptacle was located in close proximity to the racks of freshly sprayed pieces.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(4): The filling of containers, including portable mixing tanks, was not done only in a suitable mixing room or in a spraying area when the ventilating system was in operation:    WORK BENCH OUTSIDE SPRAY BOOTH:    On or about November 4, 2013, paint mixing operations and cleaning of paint guns and related equipment were performed on work benches in the general work area outside the spray booth.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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.  In addition, scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes were not of non-sparking material:    PAINTING AREA:    (a)  On or about January 30, 2014, racks used to suspend parts being painted were not kept free of accumulation of deposits of combustible residues.      (b)  On or about January 30, 2014, tools used for cleaning purposes in the spray booth were not made of non-sparking material.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift.    PAINTING AREA:    On or about November 4, 2013, rags contaminated with acrylic urethane enamel, lacquer thinner, and epoxy primer which contain n-butyl acetate, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, xylene, toluene, isopropyl alcohol and heptan-2-one were stored in an open metal pail.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The employer did not ensure that solvents used for cleaning spray nozzles and auxilliary equipment have a flashpoint not less than that of the materials normally used in spray operations.  In addition, the employer did not ensure that such cleaning was conducted inside the spray booth with the ventilation equipment operating:    WORK BENCH OUTSIDE SPRAY BOOTH:    (a)  On or about November 4, 2013, cleaning of paint guns and related equipment was performed on work benches in the general work area outside the spray booth.    (b)  On or about November 4, 2013, paint guns were cleaned using OMNI Multi-Purpose Solvent, a Category 2 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 22 degrees F.  The two-parts of the Epoxy Primer have flashpoints of 30 degrees F and 40 degrees F. The two parts of the Acrylic Urethane Enamel have flashpoints of 63 degrees F and 80 degrees F.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    PAINTING AREA:    On or about November 4, 2013 the employer did not ensure that employees working with flammable liquids such as epoxy primer, lacquer thinner, wax and grease remover, and acrylic urethane enamel used gloves or eye protection.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    PAINT SPRAY AREA:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer required the painter to wear a respirator while painting but had not provided him with a medical evaluation prior to use of a full-face respirator as required during painting of manufactured products.  Employee uses a two-part epoxy primer, a two-part acrylic urethane enamel, and lacquer thinner containing ingredients such as, but not limited to, n-butyl acetate, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, toluene, acetone, petroleum distillates, and methanol.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    SPRAY PAINT BOOTH:    On or about January 30, 2014 compressed air used for cleaning was measured between 62 and 70 p.s.i., dead-ended.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    SHEET METAL AREA:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure that stored oxygen cylinders were separated from stored propane cylinders.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    WELDING AREA:    On or about November 4, 2103, the employer had not conducted an assessment to determine welders' exposure to hexavalent chromium.  Welders perform MIG, TIG, and Arc Stick welding on mild and 304 stainless steel.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(i)-(iii): The employer with employees assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) did not comply with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200; did not address the hazards of chromium (VI) including cancer, eye irritation, and skin sensitization; did not include chromium (VI) in their Hazard Communication Program:    WELDING AREA:    On or about November 4, 2013, hexavalent chromium was not included in the Hazard Communication Program and employees who were required to conduct MIG, TIG, and arc stick welding of stainless steel were not provided with training pertaining to the health hazards associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  PAINTING AREA:  On or about November 4, 2013, employees who perform painting operations were not provided with training that included measures that could be taken to protect themselves from the hazards of the chemicals they work with on a daily basis.  Employees use epoxy primer, acrylic urethane enamel, and lacquer thinner.  Ingredients include, but are not limited to: n-butyl acetate, butanone, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate, and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), toluene, acetone, petroleum distillates, and methanol.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employees with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    COMPANY-WIDE:    On or about November 4, 2013, the company did not have an effective written Exposure Control Plan.  The company had designated three employees as responders in the event that someone is injured.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that a copy of the Exposure Control Plan was accessible to employees, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020(e):    COMPANY-WIDE:    On or about January 23, 2014 the employer had not made the Exposure Control Plan accessible to employees who have been designated by management as being responsible for responding in the event that an employee is injured at work.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually:  COMPANY-WIDE:     On or about January 23, 2014 the employer had not conducted annual reviews of the Exposure Control Plan at least annually.  The company had designated three employees as responders in the event that someone is injured.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccine was not made available as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours, to unvaccinated first aid providers who have rendered assistance in any situation involving the presence of blood or other potentially infectious material.    COMPANY-WIDE:    On or about January 23, 2014, the company had not made Hepatitis B vaccinations available to employees who had been designated first aid providers who responded when an employee sustained an injury involving blood loss.  The company had designated three employees as responders in the event that someone is injured.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:    COMPANY-WIDE    On or about January 23, 2014, the employer had not ensured that each employee designated as a first responder in the event that an employee is injured at the facility has been trained with respect to blood-borne pathogens.  The company had designated three employees as responders in the event that someone is injured.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the 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, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.     PAINTING AREA:     (a)  On or about January 30, 2014, an uncovered, unlabeled plastic container of liquid was observed on the work bench.  The nozzles to the spray guns were soaking in the liquid.  The liquid was identified by the painter as OMNI Multi-Purpose Solvent, a category 2 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 22 degrees F.      (b)  On or about November 4, 2013, four unlabeled 55-gallon metal drums were observed in storage.  One drum was noted to have a covered funnel inserted in an open bung.  Management stated that the drums contained waste flammable paint and thinner.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ix): The written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program:      PAINTING AREA:  On or about November 4, 2013, the written respiratory protection program did not include procedures for regular evaluation of the program's effectiveness.  An employee who has been issued respirators regularly works with flammable and toxic paints and solvents, the contents of which include, but are not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, n-butyl acetate, xylene, toluene, methanol, VM&P naphtha, and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3): The employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and to conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness:    PAINTING AREA:    On or about November 4, 2013 the employer had not designated anyone to administer the respiratory protection program and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.  An employee who has been issued respirators regularly works with flammable and toxic paints and solvents, the contents of which include, but are not limited to: hexamethylene diisocyanate, n-butyl acetate, xylene, toluene, methanol, VM&P naphtha, and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    COMPANY-WIDE:    On or about January 23, 2014, the employer had not provided their employees with training in accordance with the revised Hazard Communication Standard which must include training on labeling and Safety Data Sheets.