OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR TRAILERS OF GEORGIA, INC.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) were not designed, installed and maintained such 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 was maintained:  a) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, the air velocity was not maintained at least 100 linear feet per minute. The average velocity measured was 52 linear feet per minute. A visible gauge was installed but not operational, on or about 10/1/14.  b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, the pressure gauge installed was not operational, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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:   Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - The walls of the spray booth had excess accumulation of combustible residue from over spray. Daily cleaning when necessary was not conducted, on or about 10/2/14

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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):   a) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, an electrical outlet was installed to operate the hoist where the trailers were suspended. The electrical outlet was not approved for the location, had accumulation of combustible material and was broken, on or about 10/1/14.   b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, the electrical wiring from the hoist where the trailers were suspended and painted had accumulation of combustible material and was not approved for the location, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(1): In sprinklered buildings, the automatic sprinkler system in rooms containing spray finishing operations did not conform to the requirements of 1910.159. In unsprinklered buildings where sprinklers are installed only to protect spraying areas, the installation did not conform to such standards insofar as they are applicable:  Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, the inspection of the extinguishing device installed expired in August 2014. An inspection of the system was not conducted, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the welding area, the employer did not ensure that employees use eye protection when performing work near employees welding, cutting or grinding, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - Employees working in the manufacturing of trailers were exposed to hazards to the eyes from welding and grinding and hands from the handling of sharp metal. The employer did not certify that the personal protection equipment hazard assessment was performed, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

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) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, employees spray painting were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against paint mist and organic vapors. A written respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented, on or about 10/1/14.  b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the preparation area, employees sanding and grinding were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against dust. A written respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  a) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, employees spray painting were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against paint mist and organic vapors. A medical evaluation was not conducted to determine the employees' ability to wear a respirator, on or about 10/1/14.  b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the preparation area, employees sanding and grinding were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against dust. A medical evaluation was not conducted to determine the employees' ability to wear a respirator, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, employees spray painting were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against paint mist and organic vapors. Fit testing was not performed prior to require the employees' to use respirators, on or about 10/1/14.  b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the preparation area, employees sanding and grinding were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against dust. Fit testing was not performed prior to require the employees' to use respirators, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  a) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, employees spray painting were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against paint mist and organic vapors. A respirator was found on top of flammable containers, unprotected from contamination and dust, on or about 10/1/14.  b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the preparation area, employees sanding and grinding were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against dust. A respirator was found on top of the table in the prep area, unprotected from contamination and dust, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):   a) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the spray paint booth, employees spray painting were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against paint mist and organic vapors. Training on the proper use, maintenance and storage of the respirators was not conducted, on or about 10/1/14.  b) Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - In the preparation area, employees sanding and grinding were required to use half mask, negative pressure respirators for protection against dust. Training on the proper use, maintenance and storage of the respirators was not conducted, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - Employees handled hazardous materials such as but not limited to, paints containing xylene, steel, welding gases and wires. A written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - Employees handled hazardous materials such as but not limited to steel, wood, welding gases and wires. Safety data sheets for the steel, wood, and welding material was not maintained, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - Employees handled hazardous materials such as but not limited to paint, steel, wood, welding gases and wires. Information and training on hazardous materials was not conducted, on or about 10/1/14.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation.  Superior Trailer of Georgia, Inc., Danielsville, GA - On June 25, 2014, an employee experienced a recordable laceration to the left index finger. A check on column J and column M(1) was not entered, on or about 10/1/14.