OSHA Inspection: MILLENNIUM INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained:    The employer does not ensure that there are visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed on paint spray booths to indicate that air velocity is maintained. This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2015, located in the fabrication shop where a painter was exposed to fire hazards when performing painting tasks in a spray booth without a manometer or other device to indicate air velocity was maintained.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that there are visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed on paint spray booths to indicate that air velocity is maintained.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   The employer does not ensure that the space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters is protected with approved automatic sprinklers. This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2015, located in the fabrication shop where a painter was exposed to fire hazards when performing painting tasks in a spray booth without an automatic sprinkler.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that the space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters is protected with approved automatic sprinklers.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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:   The employer does not ensure that a medical evaluation is provided before the employee uses a respirator.  This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2015, located in the fabrication shop where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without a medical evaluation.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a medical evaluation is provided before the employee uses a respirator.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 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:   The employer does not ensure that a written respirator protection program is established and implemented for required respirator use.  This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2015, located in the fabrication shop where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without developing a respirator program.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written respirator protection program is established and implemented for required respirator use.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 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:   The employer does not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2015, located in the fabrication shop where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without ensuring a respirator fit test was performed.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 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):   The employer does not ensure that employees who are required to use respirators are provided with effective training.  This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2015, located in the fabrication shop where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without being provided respirator training.    Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees who are required to use respirators are provided with effective training.