OSHA Inspection: PIK RITE INC.

Issued

Nov 18, 2014

Abate by

Jan 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $1,181 Reduced

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) Painting Area: The Col-Met and Devilbiss spray painting booths were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers, as observed on or about October 8, 2014.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Nov 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both. Note:  If only a high-temperature alarm is used, the air supply shall be monitored to prevent carbon monoxide in the breathing air to exceed 10 ppm.  a) Blasting area: The Quincy oil lubricated compressor, used to supply breathing air to the blasting hoods, was not equipped with a carbon monoxide monitor or alarm, as observed on or about October 8, 2014.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

Nov 18, 2014

Abate by

Jan 7, 2015

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) Painting and Blasting Areas: A written respiratory protection program that included provisions such as fit testing procedures, procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, storing and maintaining respirators, procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity and flow of breathing air for atmosphere supplying respirators and training of employees in the proper use of respirators was not established for required respirator use, on or about October 8, 2014.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Nov 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $1,181 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Fabrication Shop: The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the end of the safety guard peripheral member on the Hammond 10 inch grinder was measured at two and one half inches, as observed on or about October 8, 2014.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

Nov 18, 2014

Abate by

Jan 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $1,181 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a) Welding Shop: Workers and other persons adjacent to the south end of the tank welding area were not protected from welding rays by screens or shields, as observed on or about October 8, 2014.  Abatement Certification Required.