OSHA Inspection: DESIGNERS CHOICE CABINETRY, INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,147 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    a. Northeast shop area - the employer did not provide audiometic testing when a molding machine operator was exposed to noise at 88.3 decibels or equivalent dose of 79.16%.  Violation observed on or about 12/5/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,147 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:    a. Finishing open booth one - materials such as, but not limited to flammable liquids, garbage can and pieces of wood were stored adjacent to the exterior wall of the spray booth.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.     b. Finishing open booth two - materials such as, but not limited to flammable liquids and storage shelf were stored adjacent to the exterior wall of the spray booth.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(6)(iv): Piping systems conveying flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius) shall be of steel or other material having comparable properties of resistance to heat and physical damage.  Piping systems were not properly bonded and grounded:      a. Finishing automatic spray booth one south wall - Kremlin pipe system that carried flammable liquid from a drum to an automatic spray booth was not grounded and bonded.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.      b. Finishing closed booth two middle area - Kremlin pipe system that carried flammable liquid from a drum to an automatic spray booth was not grounded and bonded.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,147 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a. Finishing - for the south east area where corrosive chemicals were used during spraying operations, an eye wash station providing 15 minutes worth of flushing was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a. Falcinoni automatic spray booth one - north side shaft that contained a protruding screw that rotated clockwise exposed adjacent employees to caught-in hazards during spraying operations.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a. Falcinoni automatic spray booth two - north and south side roller shafts projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations were not designed, installed and maintained so 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 is maintained:  a. Open hand spray booth three - visible gauges or audible alarms were not used or installed on the spray booth.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Open spray booth one - a consistent build up of dirt, dust and debris were accumulated on top of the walls inside of the spray booth.  Violation observed on or about 8/27/14.  a. Open spray booth two - a consistent build up of dirt, dust and debris were accumulated on top of the walls inside of the spray booth.  Violation observed on or about 8/27/14.  a. Open spray booth three - a consistent build up of dirt, dust and debris were accumulated on top of the walls inside of the spray booth.  Violation observed on or about 8/27/14.

Issued

Jan 26, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a. Parts, finishing and door departments - the employer did not provide Appendix D information to employees that voluntarily wore dust masks.  Violation observed on or about 9/30/14.