OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(ii): Discarded filter pads and filter rolls were not immediately removed to a safe, well-detached location or placed in a water-filled metal container and disposed of at the close of the day's operation when not maintained completely in water:    The employer allowed discarded filter pads to accumulate in the work area. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(1): Spraying was conducted outside of predetermined spraying areas:      The employer does not ensure spraying is not conducted outside of predetermined spraying areas.  This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion and hazards associated with chemicals.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    The employer did not provide and ensure the use of eye protection by employees using chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Recoatable Epoxy Primer (Part G), Tan / Buff B67H5 and Sherwin-Williams Wash Primer Catalyst Reducer R7K44. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with corrosive chemicals resulting in burns to the eyes.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching the eyes or body of employees using corrosive materials. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with corrosive chemicals leading to burns of the skin and eyes.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 has not provided a respiratory protection medical evaluation to all employees required to wear a respirator. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 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 has not provided a fit test to employees required to wear respiratory protection while painting. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:      The employer allowed a 3M Dual Cartridge Respirator, Organic Vapor/P95 to be used by a painter with facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator.  This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where the painter is exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:      The employer did not ensure respiratory protection used by the painter was cleaned as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition.  This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): The employer did not provide respiratory protection training  prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    The employer did not provide respiratory protection training to the painter prior to requiring him to use a respirator in the paint area. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1): Evaluations of the workplace were not conducted to ensure the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented:    The employer has not evaluated the workplace to ensure the provisions of the respiratory protection program are being effectively implemented and that the program continues to be effective. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with paints being sprayed.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      The employer has not selected and provided for paint department employee use appropriate hand protection. This violation occurred on or about June 3, 2015, where employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sherwin-Williams Lacquer Thinner. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with contact with hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    The employer has not verified the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015. Employees were exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, contact with hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:      The employer has not provided safety data sheets for each chemical used in the facility. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 16, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    The employer did not ensure a clear space of at least three feet is maintained on all sides of the spray booth. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire.      Tri State Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 989910, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on December 18, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8177 East 44th St., Tulsa, OK 74145.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $8,400 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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 did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures meeting the requirements of items (i) through (ix) of this section for employees required to wear respirators during spray finishing operations. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.      Tri State Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 989910, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 18, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8177 East 44th St., Tulsa, OK 74145.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $8,400 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    The employer has not provided hazard communication training to all employees.  This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals associated with painting.      Tri State Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 989910, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on December 18, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8177 East 44th St., Tulsa, OK 74145.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    The employer did not ensure access to a fire extinguisher provided for employee use in the paint area was not blocked. This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:      The employer has not compiled a chemical inventory for the facility.  This violation was observed on or about June 3, 2015, where employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with chemicals.