OSHA Inspection: PRIDE PLATING, INC.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $2,500 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.    The employer does not ensure that the interior surfaces of the spray booths are smooth and continuous without edges.  This violation occurred on or about April 14, 2014, in the small parts paint area, in front of dry filters booths, the floor has low and high areas where overspray could accumulate and are not smooth and continuous.  Employees spray  flammable primers at the booths and are exposed to fire hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the interior surfaces of spray booths are smooth and continuous without edges to prevent pocketing and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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:       The employer does not ensure that the space within the conventional dry type spray booths on the downstream and upstream sides of  the filters were protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  This violation occurred on or about April 14, 2104, at spray booths 5 and 6, no sprinklers are installed downstream and upstream of the dry filters.  Employees spray flammable paints at booths 5 and 6 and are exposed to fire hazards.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the space within the conventional dry type spray booths on the downstream and upstream sides of the filters are protected with approved automatic sprinklers.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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:       The employer does not ensure a clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides of spray booths is kept free from storage or combustible material.  This violation occurred on or about April 16, 2104, at spray booth 6, where cardboard and cans of paint were stored within 3 feet of one side of spray booth 6.  Employees sprayed flammable paints at booth 6 and were exposed to fire hazards.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure a clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides of spray booths is kept free from combustible material.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $4,000 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):         The employer does not ensure that only approved electrical equipment is located in areas subject to ignitable residues and explosive vapors.  This violation occurred on or about April 14, 2104, in the small parts paint area, near booth 2, a wall mounted light switch box has small screw openings and green spray residue  present on the front of the light switch box.  Employees spray flammable primers at the booths and are exposed to fire hazards.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that only approved electrical equipment is located in areas subject to ignitable residues and explosive vapors.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift.      The employer does not ensure residue contaminated material is collected in an approved metal container immediately after use.  This violation occurred on or about April 14, 2104,  in the small parts paint mixing room, coating or primer containers impregnated with flammable residue are placed into a plastic trash can that lacks a lid.  Employees spray flammable paints at booths in the small parts painting area and are exposed to fire hazards.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that immediately after use, waste impregnated with finishing material is placed into approved metal waste cans.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(3)(i): The initial determination for lead was not based on employee exposure monitoring results and other relevant considerations listed in 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(3)(i)(A), (B) and/or (C):       The employer does not base initial lead determinations on personal employee monitoring for air borne lead.  This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the abrasive blasting area, where the employer does not conduct personal employee monitoring for lead during abrasive blasting while an employee is inside an enclosure using an abrasive blasting gun.  Lead was found on a wipe of an abrasive blasting cabinet which exposes employees to lead health hazards.              Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure initial lead determinations include employee exposure monitoring results for air borne lead.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(2)(i): The employer did not monitor employee exposures to cadmium and did not base initial determinations on the monitoring results:       The employer does not base initial cadmium determinations on employee exposure monitoring for air borne cadmium.  This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the abrasive blasting area, where the employer does not monitor employee exposure to cadmium during abrasive blasting while an employee is inside an enclosure using an abrasive blasting gun.  Cadmium was found on a wipe of an abrasive blasting cabinet which exposes employees to cadmium health hazards.             Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure initial cadmium determinations include employee exposure monitoring results for air borne cadmium.