OSHA Inspection: RECO OF ILLINOIS, INC.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.    On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., operated a spray booth which had interior surfaces that were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury. The spray booth was found to have bent and deteriorated panels, some of which were bent or deteriorated to a degree which opened the spray booth to the atmosphere in the shop.    Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) were not designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying were conducted when the air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 60 linear feet per minute (or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics). Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.  On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., utilized spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) that were not designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media. The spray booth used by the employer did not maintain any devices to measure the air velocity passing through the booth, and filters were broken and/or coated with a substantial amount of coating materials.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 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:  On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., operated a spray booth within which the space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 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:  On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., did not ensure that a clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction. Combustible material was found adjacent to the openings of the spray booth, and were not separated by a minimum of 3 feet.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance of the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i): 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i): All metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts, and piping systems conveying flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) or aerated solids were not properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner:  On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., did not ensure that all metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts, and piping sytems conveying flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C)  or aerated solids were not properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner. No grounding for the paint booth could be found during the inspection.   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9):  Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.    On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., did not ensure that flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity. Employees transferred paint between canisters and a plastic 5 gallon container prior to spraying, neither of which was bonded and grounded, including the spray apparatus that draws paint from the 5 gallon plastic container.    Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    On or about April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements required for respirator use. Employees voluntarily used tight fitting respirators during spray operations and were not included in a respiratory protection program.    Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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 April 1, 2014, the employer, Reco of Illinois Inc., 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: Reco of Illinois Inc. performed spray operations utilizing paints such as Polane HS Polyurethane Color (Part A) Cat Yellow and paint thinners such as Acetone that contained flammable solvents.     Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR1903.19(d).