OSHA Inspection: OPW ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.    a) The employer did not have a visible gauge or audible alarm installed on the paint booth to indicate or assure the required air velocity is maintained.    b) The employer did not ensured that filters were inspected to ensure proper replacement of filter media.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.    a) The employer has desk workstation and other equipment located within 3ft on the left side -facing - of the paint booth. The material location potentially restrict the ready accessibility for cleaning around the paint booth and it's combustibility creates a potential fire hazard.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): Cleaning. All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of nonsparking material.    a) The employer has allowed a significant build-up of dust and powder on ventilation duct exterior surfaces located inside the paint booth.  Employees are exposed to an explosion hazard.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.    a) The employer did not ensure that the painters who have been provided with tight fitting respirators have been fit tested within the last year. Employees are required to utilize 3M 6001 half-face respirators with Organic vapor cartridges when spray painting parts.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function; or    a) On 10/1/2014 an employee appeared to have a considerable amount of facial hair.  The employee wore a 3M 6001 half-face respirator as his facial hair interfered with the facepiece seal while painting on the 10/1/14.