OSHA Inspection: MYERS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 004016602460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:     On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to electrically interconnect containers when dispensing Multi-Purpose Solvent which is a Category 2 flammable solvent from a 55 gallon drum to a smaller metal container.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8): A portable lamp was used in the spraying area during spraying operations:    On or about April 29, 2014, a portable electric lamp was used to illuminate the spray area used for GatorHyde application, during spraying operations.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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:     On or about April 29, 2014, the spray area used for the application of GatorHyde, had accumulations of combustible residue.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(4): Spray finishing employees' clothing was left on the premises overnight and not kept in metal lockers:    On or about February 7, 2014, the High Life PPG Spray Suit worn by the painter while applying spray paint and GatorHyde was kept in the painter's office and not in a metal locker overnight.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 16602460P125

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:     On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to document the workplace hazard assessment as required for employees exposed to hazards including but not limited to chemical exposures from Multi-Purpose Solvent, School Bus Yellow Paint, GatorHyde CG, which contains isocyanates, and Expoxy Primer Catalyst.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16602460P125

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to provide gloves that were adequate to prevent chemical exposure for employees who use chemical coatings including but not limited to Multi-Purpose Solvent, School Bus Yellow Paint, GatorHyde CG, which contains isocyanates, and Expoxy Primer Catalyst.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Hazardous substances P125

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to develop a written hazard communication program for employees who work with chemicals, including but not limited to, oils and fluids used in the busses and trucks, stainless steel, and materials used in the paint booth and spray area such as multi-purpose solvent, GatorHyde CG, which contains isocyanates, GatorHyde CG 75, and school bus yellow paint.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances P125

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:    On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to provide training to employees on the hazardous chemicals in their work are which include but are not limited to oils and fluids used in the busses and trucks, stainless steel, and materials used in the paint booth and spray area such as multi-purpose solvent, GatorHyde CG, GatorHyde CG 75, and school bus yellow paint.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to establish and implement a respiratory protection program for employees who paint and apply the GatorHyde product and are required to use tight fitting cartridge style respirators, including but not limited to full face respirators with charcoal filters and N-95 pre-filters and 3M half mask respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to provide a medical evaluation for employees who paint and apply the GatorHyde product and are required to use tight fitting cartridge style respirators, including but not limited to full face respirators with charcoal filters and N-95 pre-filters and 3M half mask respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to provide a respirator fit test for employees who paint and apply the GatorHyde product and are required to use tight fitting cartridge style respirators, including but not limited to full face respirators with charcoal filters and N-95 pre-filters and 3M half mask respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about February 7, 2014, the full face respirator with charcoal filters and N-95 pre-filters and 3M half mask respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters were stored on work benches located in the paint kitchen and the spray booth without any protection from damage or contamination.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 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:    On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to provide a respiratory protection training for employees who paint and apply the GatorHyde product and are required to use tight fitting cartridge style respirators, including but not limited to full face respirators with charcoal filters and N-95 pre-filters and 3M half mask respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  On or about April 29, 2014, in the prep area of the Body Shop, there is an extension cord that has been attached to the structure of the building to provide power to the work bench located across from the spray booth.

Issued

Jul 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):   On or about February 7, 2014, the employer failed to perform initial monitoring for employees who weld on stainless steel truck bodies to determine their 8-hour time weighted average exposure to chromium (VI).