OSHA Inspection: BDDW STUDIO LLC

Issued

Jul 23, 2015

Abate by

Aug 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  BDDW Studio LLC - Employees operating machines such as CNC machines, planers, sanders, saws and the high speed engraver were exposed to tripping hazards from electrical cords, air hoses, tubing, flex duct, tools, and debris on the floor.  The employer did not ensure that the floor was maintained in a clean condition in all work areas.    Observed on or about 1/23/15.

Issued

Jul 23, 2015

Abate by

Jul 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed Gas Association pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:  a) BDDW Studio LLC, 3801 Jasper St. - An oxygen cylinder near the High Speed Engraving machine in the Rough Mill was not secured exposing employees to struck by hazard, in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6.  Observed on or about 1/23/15.

Issued

Jul 23, 2015

Abate by

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  a) BDDW Studio LLC, Finishing Dept. - Employees were required to wear respirators such as, but not limited to 3M 8511 N95 filtering facepiece respirators when they sanded wooden pieces and furniture, 3M 6000 series half mask air purifying respirators with 3M 6001 organic vapor cartridges when they oiled and glued wooden pieces and furniture, etc. The employer did not fit-test employees to ensure a proper fitting respirator in accordance with this section.  Observed on or about 1/23/15.      c) BDDW Studio LLC, Rough Mill - Employees were required to wear respirators such as, but not limited to 3M 6700 full facepiece respirators with 3M 2071 P95 filters, 3M 8511 N95 filtering facepiece respirators, etc. when they cleaned the dust collector.  The employer did not fit-test employees to ensure a proper fitting respirator in accordance with this section.  Observed on or about 1/23/15.

Issued

Jul 23, 2015

Abate by

Oct 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $9,800 · Current $2,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9210

General-duty citation text

The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to deficient design and/or implementation of preventive and/or protective measures in its dust collection system and related equipment, such as the following:      a) BDDW Studio LLC - Two enclosureless Extrema DC-3150 Series Modular Dust Collectors with a maximum air handling capacity of 7500 cfm and the Extrema Typhoon Dust Collector with two modules, which handled Class II wood dust, were located inside the building and:    (1) The dust collectors were located within 20 feet of employee work stations and main aisleways (2) The collected dust was not removed daily or more frequently if necessary (3) The fan motors were not totally enclosed fan cooled design.  Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.        Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to ensure that enclosureless dust collectors which are used indoors comply with NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities.      In accordance with NFPA 664, Chapter 8, Section 8.2.2.5.1.4 (7) the criteria that need to be met in order to allow a dust collector indoors are:    1) The collector is used only for dust pickup from wood processing machinery;  2) The collector is not used on sanders or abrasive planners having mechanical material feeds;   3) The fan motor is totally enclosed, fan-cooled design;   4) The collected dust is removed daily or more frequently if necessary to ensure efficient operation;   5) The collector is located at least 20 ft. from any means of egress or area routinely occupied by personnel {Note Per NFPA 101 Life Safety Code -The means of egress consists of exit routes, the exit door, and the public way (i.e. safe zone outside the building}   6) Multiple collectors in the same room are separated from each other by at least 20 ft.   7) Collector can not exceed a maximum air handling capacity of 5,000 CFM.    **NOTE** all the criteria must meet.        b) BDDW Studio LLC - The two enclosureless Extrema DC-3150 Modular Dust Collectors and the enclosureless Extrema Typhoon Dust Collector with two modules, handled Class II wood dust and were not provided with isolation devices between the dust collectors and the dust conveying ductwork.  Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.      c) BDDW Studio LLC - Isolation devices were not provided at the connecting path between the following components and the dust conveying ductwork:      1.  Routech Record 240 and dust conveying ductwork leading to the Extrema Typhoon Dust Collector with two modules;  2.  Routech Record 130 and Routech Record 130 and dust conveying ductwork leading to the Extrema DC-3150 Modular Dust Collector, and   3.  Routech Accord 40fx and Routech Accord 40fx and dust conveying ductwork leading to the Extrema 3150 Modular Dust Collector.  Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.      d) BDDW Studio LLC, Rough Mill - Isolation devices were not provided at the connecting path between the following components and the dust conveying ductwork leading to the Dantherm Model NFK2000 3 + 1 Dust Collector:    1.  Routech CNC  2.  Routech CNC  3.  Extrema EC 24 Crosscut Saw  4.  Extrema Planer Model EP 224A  5.  Cemco 4000 Sander  6.  Cantech Planer  7.  Extrema Straight Line Ripsaw  8.  SCMI Superset 23 Molder.   9.  Transfer Fan  Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.      e) BDDW Studio LLC, Loading dock - Isolation devices were not provided at the connecting path between the Dantherm Model NFK2000 3 + 1 Dust Collector and the WEIMA Briquette Press C150.   Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.      Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazards described in items (b) through (e) above is to comply with relevant provisions in NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, such as:    Section 8.2.4.1 of 2012 NFPA 664 requires that conveying systems with fire and deflagration hazards shall be isolated to prevent propagation of fire and deflagration both upstream and downstream critical process equipment.   Examples of isolation methods would include mechanical isolation (such as rotary airlock valves), chemical isolation (discharge of a chemical extinguishing agent into interconnecting pipe or duct), and flame front diverters (such as backblast dampers and high-speed abort gates).          f) BDDW Studio LLC - The ductwork conveying dust from the woodworking machines to the Extrema Typhoon Dust Collector with two modules and to the Extrema DC-3150 Modular Dust Collectors, and to the transfer fan leading to the Dantherm Model NFK2000 3 + 1 was not designed, constructed and installed to contain deflagration, including but not limited to the following:       1. Flex duct was used for lengths exceeding the minimum length required for machine connection;   2. Flex duct from the Routech Record 130 leading to the Extrema Typhoon Dust Collector with two Modules was interspersed between sections of metallic duct;     3. Flex duct from the Routech Record 240 leading to the Extrema DC-3150 Dust Collector was interspersed between sections of metallic duct and was installed so that a v-shaped bend was created;   4. A section of flex duct from a Routech Record 40fx, approximately 10 feet long, went over a partition wall, down approximately four feet, across approximately two feet and up above the partition approximately where it was connected to the duct.     5. Flex duct from the Extrema EC24 Crosscut saw went down to the floor, curled around, and extended approximately 20 feet along the floor where it went up and connected with the flex duct which exhausted from the Extrema Planer and metallic sections of duct were interspersed with flex duct.   Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.         Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to comply with relevant provisions in NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, such as:     Section 8.2.2.2.1.1 of 2012 NFPA 664 requires that all ductwork be conductive with the exception that flexible ducting is permitted for final machine connection, not exceeding the minimum length required for machine operation.      g) BDDW Studio LLC - The ductwork conveying dust from the woodworking machines to the Extrema Typhoon Dust Collector with two modules and to the Extrema DC-3150 Modular Dust Collectors, and the dust conveying duct between the Dantherm Model NFK2000 3 + 1 Dust collector and WEIMA Briquette Press C150 was not designed, constructed and installed to contain deflagration.  Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.         Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to comply with relevant provisions in NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, such as:    Section 8.2.2.2.3 of 2012 NFPA 664 requires that ducts with deflagration hazards shall be designed, constructed and installed so that the    1.  Duct is strong enough to contain deflagration, or  2.  Duct is provided with approved deflagration suppression and have a design strength exceeding the reduced deflagration pressure, or  3.  Duct is provided with deflagration relief vents ducted to the outdoors and have a design strength exceeding the reduced deflagration pressure, or  4.  Duct is provided with relief vents that exhaust thru flame quenching devices and have a design strength exceeding the reduced deflagration pressure.     h) BDDW Studio LLC - The employer did not establish and implement a comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance program of the dust collection systems.  Condition noted on or about 1/23/15.       Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to comply with relevant provisions in NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, such as:    Section 10.2 of NFPA 664 (2012) requires that an inspection, testing, and maintenance program be developed and implemented to ensure that the fire and explosion protection systems and related process controls and equipment perform as designed and Section 10.3 of NFPA 664 (2012) requires that records be kept of maintenance and repairs performed.       i) BDDW Studio LLC - Surfaces of CNC machines, planers, saws, molders and other woodworking equipment were cleaned by blowing down with compressed air.  Observed on or about 1/23/15.         Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with relevant provisions in NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, such as:       Section 11.2.1.3 of 2012 NFPA 664 requires that surfaces are cleaned in a manner that minimizes the generation of dust clouds and is permitted only if the following requirements are met:    1.  The surfaces shall be vacuumed prior to blowdown.    2.  Electrical power and other sources of ignition shall be shut down  3.  Only a low gauge pressure of 15 psi compressed air shall be used  4.  No open flames, sparks from spark-producing equipment, or hot surfaces shall exist, and   5.  All fire protection equipment shall be in service.       BDDW STUDIO LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, SECTION 5(a)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 931843, CITATION 1 ITEM 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 5, 2014 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3450 SALMON STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19134.

Issued

Jul 23, 2015

Abate by

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $9,800 · Current $9,800

Hazardous substances 9210

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) BDDW Studio LLC - Employees were exposed to explosion hazards from the explosive wood dust that had accumulated on the floors of the facility.  Observed on or about 1/23/15.      Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the conditions noted include but are not limited to: 1.) Conduct a comprehensive inspection of the work areas to identify dust accumulations; 2.) Thoroughly clean all accumulated dust on floors, surfaces, and areas on, under and around equipment.   3.) Monitor the frequency of new accumulations; 4.) Establish a housekeeping program that reflects the frequency of the accumulations; 5.) Ensure the housekeeping program addresses the floors, surfaces, and areas on, around and under woodworking equipment.   6.) Perform regular, documented inspections of the workplace to ensure the housekeeping program is being carried out as required; 7.) Comply with applicable requirements noted in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2012 Edition, Chapter 11, Housekeeping, and Annex A, A.11.1.3 to A. 11.2.1.2  BDDW STUDIO LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 931843, CITATION 1 ITEM 2b, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 5, 2014 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3450 SALMON STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19134.

Issued

Jul 23, 2015

Abate by

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $4,200

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:  a) BDDW Studio LLC, Finishing Dept. - Employees were required to wear respirators such as, but not limited to 3M 6000 series half mask air purifying with 3M 6001 organic vapor cartridges when they oiled and glued wooden pieces and furniture, 3M 2071 respirators with P95 filters when they cleaned the sanding tables, 3M 8511 N95 filtering facepiece respirators when they cleaned the dust collector and sanded wooden pieces and furiniture, etc.  The employer did not provide new employees with a medical evaluation prior to their use of the respirators.  Observed on or about 1/23/15.     BDDW STUDIO LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 977210,  CITATION 1 ITEM 2b, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 2, 2014 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3800 FRANKFORD AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA PA 19125.