OSHA Inspection: SESOLINC GRP, INC.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $975 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) At the production shop, on or about March 06, 2014 and at times prior to, multiple exit doors that provided for emergency exit discharge from the area were not identified with an EXIT sign, resulting in a life safety hazard.    b) At the paint room, on or about March 06, 2014 and at times prior to, two exit doors that provided for emergency exit discharge from the area were not identified with an EXIT sign, resulting in a life safety hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,570 · Current $985 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    a) At the paint room, on or about March 06, 2014 and at times prior to, where employees spray painted organic solvent based paint, electrical equipment such as an industrial fan and a cordless drill with a mixer attachment, which had accumulations of combustible residue, was not approved for locations containing deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapors, exposing employees to a fire/explosion hazard.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $985

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:    a) At the paint room, on or about March 06, 2014 and at times prior to, where employees spray painted organic solvent based paint on military storage facilities/command centers and components, two 120 volt duplex receptacles which were designed for unclassified locations were installed on columns within 20 feet of the spray application process, exposing employees to a fire/explosion hazard.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a) At the paint room, on or about March 06, 2014 and at times prior to, where employees spray painted organic solvent based paint was an industrial fan not approved for locations containing deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapors which had an accumulation of combustible residues, exposing employees to a fire/explosion hazard.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $595

Hazardous substances 044224602590

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:  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to March 06, 2014, the employer did not implement a written Respiratory Protection Program for employees that were required to wear tight fitting respirators (half mask respirators) while spray painting organic solvent based paint, exposing employees to respiratory irritation and dermatitis.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 044224602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to March 06, 2014, the employer did not evaluate the exposure levels for employees that were required to wear tight fitting respirators (half mask respirators) while spray painting organic solvent based paint, resulting in a respiratory hazard.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 044224602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to March 06, 2014, the employer did not implement a cartridge change schedule  for employees that were required to wear tight fitting respirators (half mask respirators) while spray painting organic solvent based paint, resulting in a respiratory hazard.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 044224602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to March 06, 2014, the employer the employer permitted an employee with facial hair (more than one days growth) to wear tight-fitting face piece respirators while spray painting organic solvent based paint, exposing the employee to respiratory and skin irritations.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 044224602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for respirator maintenance and storage:  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to March 06, 2014, the employees who was required to wear tight-fitting face piece respirators while spray painting organic solvent based paint were not effectively trained on general information addressing cleaning, storage and maintenance of respirators, exposing the employee to respiratory and skin irritations.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.