OSHA Inspection: MIDSTATE SPRING INC

Issued

Jul 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges, audible alarms, or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:          a) On the paint booth, on or about 6/17/14: Employees sprayed flammable Dykem Opaque Stains inside a spray booth. The booth was not equipped with a gauge, alarm, or device to insure the required air velocity was maintained.           Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 1, 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:          a) In the spray booth, on or about 6/17/14: Employees sprayed flammable Dykem Opaque Stains inside a spray booth which was not equipped with a sprinkler.        Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 24, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 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:     a) At the spray booth, on or about 6/17/14: Employees sprayed flammable Dykem Opaque Stains inside a spray booth. Cardboard boxes were stored inside the booth and within 3 feet of the booth. Rolled paper was used to cover a table inside the booth.     Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 24, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 6/3/14: Employer policy required that employees wear negative pressure half face respirators during spray painting. A written respiratory protection program was not developed which included provisions for selection or respirators, fit testing, procedures for proper use and care, employee training, and program evaluation.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.