OSHA Inspection: TRIUMPH INTERIORS, LLC

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4725.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i): "Construction." Inside storage rooms were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction did not comply with the test specifications set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, the system not designed and installed in an acceptable manner. Openings to other rooms or buildings were not provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height, or the floor in the storage area were not at least 4 inches below the surrounding floor. Openings were not provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The room was not liquid-tight where the walls join the floor. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp was not an open-grated trench inside of the room which drains to a safe location. Where other portions of the building or other properties are exposed, windows were not protected as set forth in the Standard for Fire Doors and Windows, NFPA No. 80-1968, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, for Class E or F openings. Wood at least 1 inch nominal thickness was not used for shelving, racks, dunnage, scuffboards, floor overlay, and similar installations:    a)  The Production Area - The employer stores a partial barrel of MEK and isopropyl alcohol as well as a full barrel of isopropyl alcohol and a barrel containing used MEK in an open area of the production area near the break area with no fire protection from the rest of the area other than a canvas curtain separating the break area from the storage thus exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4725.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii): Electrical wiring and equipment located in inside storage rooms used for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), was not approved under subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations; for Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint at or above 100 °F (37.8 °C) and Category 4 flammable liquids, was not approved for general use.    a)  The production area - The employer stores a partial barrel of MEK and isopropyl alcohol as well as a full barrel of isopropyl alcohol and a barrel containing used MEK in an open area of the production area near the break area with general electrical wiring and appliances, such as but not limited to, a microwave and a Coke Machine nearby.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:    a)  Chemical Storage Area - Employees are required to dispense Isopropyl Alcohol and MEK, both Class 1B flammable liquids, and the employer has not provided means to electrically interconnect the container with the dispenser exposing employees to fire hazards from static sparks.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2): Employees who  worked with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin were not provided with an emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping and coating operation.    a)  Cleaning Room - Employees use MEK to wash parts from an open rectangular container and the employer has not provided an eyewash station or drench station in the area in case of accidental spills, exposing employees to eye damage and toxic effects from MEK exposure.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    a) The production area - Employees are allowed to use a tight fitting respirator on a volunteer basis and the employer has not had the employees medically evaluated to insure they are capable of safely wearing a respirator.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    a)  The Break Area/Chemical Storage Area - The break area for the facility is located adjacent to the area where MEK and Isopropyl Alcohol are stored.  The soda vending machine is immediately next to the storage area.  Employees who fill rectangular containers with no tops have to transport the chemical directly through the break area to get to their work area, exposing employees to fire and toxic hazards.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) The production area - Employees are allowed to use a tight fitting respirator on a volunteer basis and the employer had not provided the information contained in Appendix D of the respiratory protection standard.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.   a)  The Cleaning Booth:  The flush mount switch for the fan installed in the cleaning booth did not have a cover over exposing employees to electrical shock.