OSHA Inspection: HIGHLAND PROJECTS LLC

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations:  (a) Quonset: On or about December 10, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when non explosion proof flexible extension cords were used in the spray area to energize electrical equipment.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present:  (a) Quonset: On or about December 10, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when non explosion proof flexible extension cords were used in the spray area.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations shall be the minimum required for operations and should ordinarily not exceed a supply for 1 day or one shift:  (a) Quonset: On or about December 10, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards to include but not limited to, Toluene/SW (flash point 40 deg Fahrenheit), KEM 4000 High Solids Acrylic Alkyd Enamel (Black- flash point 95 deg Fahrenheit), and KEM 4000 High Solids Acrylic Alkyd Enamel (Ultra Deep Base- flash Point 95 deg Fahrenheit), when approximately 500 gallons of flammable liquids were stored in the spray area.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(i)(6): Grounding - general. All electrically conductive objects in the spraying area shall be adequately grounded. This requirement shall apply to paint containers, wash cans, and any other objects or devices in the area. The equipment shall carry a prominent permanently installed warning regarding the necessity for this grounding feature.  (a) Quonset: On or about December 10, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards to include but not limited to, Toluene/SW (flash point 40 deg Fahrenheit), KEM 4000 High Solids Acrylic Alkyd Enamel (Black- flash point 95 deg Fahrenheit), and KEM 4000 High Solids Acrylic Alkyd Enamel (Ultra Deep Base- flash Point 95 deg Fahrenheit), when approximately 500 gallons of flammable liquids were stored in the spray area.