OSHA Inspection: LAGESSE PRODUCTS LLC

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozlle and the container:  a/  Inside of the Spray Paint Booth, four, 55-gallon drums partially filled with category 1 flammable liquids such as xylene were not electrically interconnected when dispensed into one gallon metallic containers.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1):  Spray booths and areas were not designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet:  a/  The 45 foot long by 35 foot long by 20 foot high Spray Painting Booth was not designed to sweep air currents toward the 80 inch long by 30 inch high exhaust outlet.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2):  The interior surfaces of spray booths and areas were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury:  a/  Inside of the Spray Paint Booth, the metal walls were composed of corrugated metal and covered in flammable paint residue.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i):   Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:  a/  Inside of the Spray Paint Booth where flammable paints were applied, visible gauges or audible alarms, or pressure activiated devices were not installed.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth or area on the downstream and upstream sides of filters was not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  a/  Inside of the Spray Paint Booth, approved automatic sprinklers or the equivalent were not provided.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6):  Each spray booth or area having a frontal area larger than 9 square feet did not have a metal deflector or curtain not less than 2 1/2 inches deep installed at the upper outer edge of the booth over the opening:  a/  Inside of the Spray Paint Booth, the 45 foot long by 35 foot wide by 20 foot high area was not equipped with a metal deflector or curtain.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(8):  Each spray booth was not separated from other operations by not less than three (3) feet, or by a greater distance, or by such partition or wall as to reduce the danger from juxtaposition of hazardous operations:  a/  Adjacent to the Spray Paint Booth while in operation, MIG welding was occurring approximately ten feet or less.  The gap in the metal corrugated wall measured approximately three feet wide.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10):  Fixed lighting units did not effectively isolate the spraying booth/area from the area in which the lighting unit was located:  a/  Inside of the Spray Painting Booth the 20 overhead, flourescent lighting units were uncovered.  Each lighting unit consisted of between four and six bulbs.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame or spark producing equipment was not kept from a spraying area nor within 20 feet, unless separated from by a partition:  a/  Adjacent to the Spray Paint Booth while in operation, MIG welding was occurring approximately ten feet or less.  The gap in the metal corrugated wall measured approximately three feet wide.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):  a/  Inside of the Spray Painting Booth, electrical disconnects, light switches, receptacle boxes, and uncovered overhead lighting and wiring were present when flammable paints were being applied through spray guns.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2):  All spraying booths were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues:  a/  Inside of the Spray Painting Booth, on 11/24/15, employees were observed spraying a yellow, flammable paint onto a standard guardrail system.  The mist generated by this work made visibility difficult inside of the Spray Painting Booth.  Sampling performed on 12/01/15 indicated that the mechanical ventilation system in use was not adequate.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(6):  Belt(s) and pulley(s) within the spray paint booth(s) were not thoroughly enclosed:  a/  Inside of the Spray Painting Booth, the vertical inclined belt and pulley powering the exhaust fan were not enclosed.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2):  The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operation(s) exceeded the minimum required for the operation:  a/  Inside of the Spray Paint Booth, four 55-gallon drums and twenty five-gallon containers of flammable paint, primer, and xylene were stored in the open.  These flammable liquids had a flashpoint of 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer:  a/  A respiratory protection program was not developed in writing for employees who wear 3M Negative Pressure Half Mask Respirators while engaging in spray painting operations.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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/  Employees wearing a 3M Negative Pressure Half Mask Respirators equipped with 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges were not provided with a medical evaluation.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph:  a/  Employees wearing a 3M Negative Pressure Half Mask Respirators equipped with 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges were not fit-tested.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):  The employer did not prohibit a tight-fitting facepiece to be worn by employees who had facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face:  a/  Employees wearing a 3M Negative Pressure Half Mask Respirators equipped with 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges did so while sporting a full beard.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a/  Employees wearing a 3M Negative Pressure Half Mask Respirators equipped with 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges did not clean and disinfect them after each use.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury:  a/  A lockout/tagout program was not prepared in writing that consisted of specific procedures for machinery such as the Standard Press Brake 200T, m/n AB200-12, s/n F414-2113, employee training, and periodic inspections.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):  Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a/  Specific lockout/tagout procedures were not developed in writing for machinery such as, but not limited to, the Standard Press Brake 200T, m/n AB200-12, s/n F414-2113.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Inside of the Fabrication Shop, the following machine(s) were unguarded:  a/  Stark Abrasive Sander, unknown m/n, unknown s/n.  b/  ENCO Drilling Machine, m/n 100-1597, s/n 43701.  Inside of the Machine Shop, the following machine(s) were unguarded:  a/  Bridgeport Milling Machine, m/n unknown, s/n 151085.  b/  Vertical Sander, unknown make, model, or serial number.  c/  Howa Sangyo Lathe, m/n 10168, s/n unknown.  d/  Moriseiki Lathe, m/n MH2000, s/n unknown.  Inside of the Warehouse, the following machine(s) were unguarded:  a/  Hem-Saw, m/n 875A, s/n 2366366.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation (P.O.O.) of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a/  Inside of the Fabrication Shop, two P.O.O. belonging to the Scotchman Ironworker, m/n 5014-TM, s/n 1762K0808, were inadequately guarded.  Specifically, the gap in the punch was approximately five-eighths of an inch high.  The barrier guard in front of the structural shear had six, pre-fabricated openings each measuring approximately 1.5" X 2.3" in size.  The guard was approximately four inches in front of the blade.  b/  Inside of the Fabrication Shop, the P.O.O. belonging to the ENCO Roll Forming Machine, m/n 00454645, s/n 010250, was unguarded.  No emergency stop bar, cord, or the equivalent was installed.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, the three compressed air hoses used by machinists for cleaning purposes was measured at over 60 p.s.i.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, the individual circuits belonging to the Circuit Breaker Panel Box SS1-112 were not marked as to indicate their purpose.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, the Circuit Breaker Panel Box SS1-112 was missing a knockout.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  a/  Inside of the Warehouse, a yellow, flexible cord powering the overhead garage door opener was attached to the metal wall and ceiling of the building.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a/  A written hazard communication program was not developed in writing for employees who use flammable paints, primers, and xylene.  There was no mechanism in place that addressed how container labeling (f), safety data sheets (g), or employee training (h) was to be managed.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet was not prepared:  a/  A list of hazardous materials used by employees was not prepared.  The hazardous materials include, but are not limited to flammable paints, primer, and xylene.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a/  Employees working with flammable paints, primer, and xylene were not instructed in the health and safety hazards associated with spray painting or how to effectively protect themselves.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by December 1, 2013:  a/  As of 12/01/15, employees were not instructed in the new labeling or the safety data sheet format.