OSHA Inspection: INOVA LLC

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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:    a)  Finishing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2013, there was no guage visible on the Global Finishing Systems Spray Booth (Model FP-1286) to determine the level of air velocity.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 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:   a)  Finishing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2013, there was no fire suppression within the on the Global Finishing Systems Spray Booth (Model FP-1286) or the exhaust ducting.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(vi): Clean filters or filter rolls were combustible or of a type having a combustibility in excess of class 2 filters as listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc:   a)  Finishing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2013, a Chemco brand 6 layer paper filter was used in the Global Finishing Systems Spray Booth (Model FP-1286).

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a)  Finishing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2013, the areas around the Global Finishing Systems Spray Booth (Model FP-1286) were not accessible.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles:    a)  Finishing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2013, there was additional lighting within 1' of the spray booth (Husky worklight tripod stand, 2 lights) and a temporary lighting fixture was hanging over the drying area approximately 15' away of the Global Finishing Systems Spray Booth (Model FP-1286).

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):   a)  Manufacturing Area - On and prior to December 26, 2013, temporary lighting sets with flexible cords were used as permanent wiring.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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:      a)  Finishing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2013 for the employee that is required to wear a 3M Model 6300 half face respirator while spraying stains and lacquers inside of the spray booth.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    a)  Finishing Area -  On and prior to December 30, 2013 for the employee that is required to wear a 3M Model 6300 half face respirator while spraying stains and lacquers inside of the spray booth, the respirator was not stored appropriately allowing for contamination.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:   a)  Finishing Area -  On and prior to December 30, 2013 for the employee that is required to wear a 3M Model 6300 half face respirator while spraying stains and lacquers inside of the spray booth, respirator training was not provided to the Finisher.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a)  Manufacturing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2012, employees operated a Clark powered industrial truck without conducting daily inspection.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) Manufacturing - On and prior to December 30, 2013, for the Finisher employee(s) using chemicals such as, but not limited to, ML Campbell stains, lacquers, thinners, and sealers (containing chemicals such as Xylene, Acetone, n-Butyl Acetate, 2-Propanol, Ethanol, and Toluene -  toxic and flammable).

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) Manufacturing - On and prior to December 30, 2013, for the Finisher employee(s) using chemicals such as, but not limited to, ML Campbell stains, lacquers, thinners, and sealers (containing chemicals such as Xylene, Acetone, n-Butyl Acetate, 2-Propanol, Ethanol, and Toluene -  toxic and flammable).

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Manufacturing - On and prior to December 30, 2013, for the Finisher employee(s) using chemicals such as, but not limited to, ML Campbell stains, lacquers, thinners, and sealers (containing chemicals such as Xylene, Acetone, n-Butyl Acetate, 2-Propanol, Ethanol, and Toluene -  toxic and flammable).

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(v): The written program did not contain procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators:      a)  Spray Booth Area -  On and prior to December 30, 2013 for the employee that is required to wear a 3M Model 6300 half face respirator while spraying stains and lacquers inside of the spray booth, the written respirator program did not contain storage or inspection requirements.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(viii): The written program did not contain provisions for training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance:      a)  Spray Booth Area -  On and prior to December 30, 2013 for the employee that is required to wear a 3M Model 6300 half face respirator while spraying stains and lacquers inside of the spray booth, the written respirator program did not contain training provisions.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):      a)  Manufacturing Area - On and prior to December 30, 2012, for the employees that operate a Clark powered industrial truck.