OSHA Inspection: SRT SALES & SERVICE, LLC.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    On or about February 20, 2014, the employer did not provide stairs from the work platform to the painting booth floor area. The distance between the platform and the floor was 24 inches.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(iii): Ladders were used on surfaces which did not provide a secure footing:    On or about February 20, 2014, an employee performing spray painting on top of a ladder which was on top of a platform which did not provide secure footing. Employees were exposed to an approximate 7.0 foot fall to the lower level.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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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:    On or about February 20, 2014, the employer did no have all sides readily accessible for cleaning and did not have 3 feet of clearance on all sides. The outside of the booth on the left side had a platform and paint mixing station, and on the right side had materials.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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 February 20, 2014, the employer did not keep surfaces, such as but not limited to, walls, floors, rafters and filters free from the accumulation of combustible residue.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about February 20, 2014, an employee performing spray painting on top of a trailer bed was not using fall protection when exposed to an approximate 4.5 foot fall to the lower level.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 20, 2014, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about February 20, 2014, employees required to wear personal protective equipment have not been trained on its use. Employees are working with propane, paint, ignitable paint residue and combustible dust. Employees are required to wear safety glasses on the plant floor.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):    On or about February 20, 2014, there were no warning signs in the vicinty of the spray booths or dust collection system to warn employees of the fire and explosion potential of dusts and residue which contain combustible dust and paint. There were no signs to prohibit the use of torch cutters in the area and to instruct employees on personal protective equipment requirements during potentially hazardous activities.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    On or about February 20, 2014, the employer did not have ABC fire extinguishers located throughout the manufacturing department visually inspected monthly.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about February 20, 2014, the employer did not provide annual training for portable fire extinguishers when available for employee use.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about February 20, 2014, the employer had not trained or evaluated employees who drive powered industrial trucks on a daily basis.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:      On or about February 20, 2014, the company was not performing frequent inspections (daily to monthly) of the company's overhead crane.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas that were not made fire safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition sources:    On or about February 12, 2014, the employer allowed torch cutting to be performed near combustible paint residue and flammable paints.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:  On or about Februray 20, 2014, the employer did not load rate the overhead storage area in the facility located above offices, lunch room, and bathroom.