OSHA Inspection: GEA RAINEY HEAT EXCHANGERS, INC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i):  Approved container(s) or portable tank(s) were not used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids:    On or about June 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas non approved containers without a self-closing lid were observed being used inside the building to handle and store C6 Lacquer Thinner having flash point of 81 degrees F exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers, vehicles, and equipment without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container, vehicles, or equipment:    On or about June 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas and gasoline tank areas C6 Lacquer Thinner and gasoline were dispensed into another container and vehicle without being effectively grounded and bonded to electrically interconnect the containers and vehicle to prevent static discharge during dispensing operation exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

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:     On or about June 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas electrical outlets, disconnect device and a fan observed within 20 feet of spraying area were not the type approved for Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 degrees F or the solvents having flashpoints not less than those normally used in the spray operation:      On or about June 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the spray paint areas employees were using C6 lacquer thinner having flashpoint of 81 degrees F as a solvent for cleaning operations.  This exposes employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,836 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(i): Crane(s) equipped with a power traveling mechanism were not provided with a gong or other effective warning signal:    On or about June 5, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the assembly area of Bldg. #1 and in Bldg. #5 overhead cranes were operated by a remote control device to lift heavy steel parts were not provided with the means (audible alarm or strobe light) to warn employees working in the areas when the cranes were on the move.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,295 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about June 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in Bldg. #5 two chop saws were observed being used without blade a guard provided to prevent contact with the operating blade.  Employees were exposed to an amputation caused by the unguarded blades.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,295 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):    On or about June 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the blade assembly areas in Bldg. #2 employees were operating a mechanical power press which had guard openings so big where employee's hands can enter the point-of-operation.  Employees were exposed to an amputation caused by the press while in operation.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,295 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    On or about June 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the roller area in Bldg. #2 employees were operating a roller driven by a sprocket wheel, chain, and gear system approximately 2.5-ft. from the floor without a guard provided to prevent employee contact while in operation.  Employees were exposed to an amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,836 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at time prior thereto, in the tri-bevel area an employee was working near a 440-Volt electrical panel which had the doors left open.  The employee was exposed to 440-Volt live electrical.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served:    On or about June 11, 2014, or at times prior thereto, in the mid bay welding areas in Bldg. #1 and in the break areas in Bldg. #2 were observed having electrical equipment plugged into the same outlet device which had a current rating less than the load being served.  This exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about June 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the break area in Bldg. #2 and through out facility electrical extension cords were found being used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.  The employees were exposed fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    On or about June 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the spray paint area an employee was required to wear a respirator without a proper seal due to facial hair.  Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards.