OSHA Inspection: TOP BRAND, INC.

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  (a)  Banding and Storage Room:  Debris such as paper, trash, cardboard boxes, and tools covered the area, as observed on or about July 1, 2014.  (b)  Shop area: Piping parts and other debris covered the floors throughout the facility and around the testing booths, paint booth, and sandblasting booth, as observed on or about July 1, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  (a)  Fairmont:  The floor of the shop in the back corner was wet and created a slip hazard, as observed on or about July 1, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) Fairmont:  The exit door of the shop and the bay door next to the designated exit were blocked by parts and debris scattered on the floor near and leading to the exit, as observed on or about July 1, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a) Fairmont:  The exit door for the shop was not marked by a sign, as observed on or about July 1, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarms or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:  (a) Fairmont:  The Standard Tools and Equipment spray paint booth was not equipped with a device to insure that the required air velocity in the paint booth was maintained during painting operations, as determined on July 1, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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) Fairmont:  Barrels of bands, piping equipment, 5 gallon paint cans, and a storage cabinet were kept against and near the sides and back of the Standard Tools and Equipment paint booth.  A space of 3 feet on all sides of the paint spray booth was not maintained, as determined on July 1, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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) Fairmont:  A Standard Tools and Equipment paint spray booth was not cleaned as needed to keep the walls and floor free of accumulation of paint, as observed on July 1, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a) Fairmont:  Air nozzles used for cleaning purposes were operated above 30 psi, as determined on or about July 2, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(b): Abrasive blast cleaning nozzle(s) were not equipped with an operating valve which had to be held open manually:  (a) Fairmont:  A blast cleaning nozzle used to clean pipe was not equipped with an manual operating valve, as observed on or about July 1, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  (a) Pipe Test Booth Area. A 110 volt receptacle used to power a computer, pressure test machine and equipment, fans, and hand held tools, was not grounded, as determined on July 1, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring.  (a) Fairmont:  An extension cord was used to provide permanent power to an industrial fan, as observed on or about July 2, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.  (a) Fairmont:  The storage area above the banding room and employee restroom was not marked, as observed on July 1, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): Copies of records kept under Part 1904 requested by an authorized government representative were not provided within four (4) business hours:  (a) Fairmont:  OSHA 300 logs and 300A Summaries were not provided upon request, as determined on or about July 2, 2014.