OSHA Inspection: SCAPA NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, rags that had been used with solvents, such as but not limited to, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, a Category 2 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 25 degrees, F, were disposed of into an open plastic bag instead of a closed metal container.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.125(e)(1)(ii): Flames, spark-producing devices, or other surfaces that were hot enough to ignite vapors were not controlled in each vapor area and any adjacent area:  Coating Department:  On, or about, February 3, a set of allen wrenches was provided for use by employees when changing over the wet end of Coater 2.  Flammable liquids such as, but not limited to toluene, a Category 2 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 39 degrees F, were used.  The allen wrenches were not of the non-sparking type.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):     Warehouse:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, the Personal Protective Hazard Assesment/Job Hazard Analysis did not include specific face and hand protection to be used by employees when servicing forktruck batteries.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  Warehouse:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, employees wore safety glasses when opening forktruck batteries instead of either safety glasses and a faceshield or chemical splash goggles.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):     Warehouse:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, employees wore fabric work gloves instead of chemical resistant gloves when opening forktruck batteries.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis:     Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, chain alloy slings used for plant maintenance activities were not subject to periodic, documented inspections.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour:     On or about, February 3, 2016, in the following locations, oxygen cylinders were stored next to cylinders that contained flammable gas:    A.  Maintenance Shop:  An oxygen cylinder was stored next to an acetylene cylinder on a welding cart.  The cylinders were capped and had not been used for approximately five years.    B.  Loading Dock:  Two oxygen cylinders were stored six feet away from four hydrogen cylinders.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Suitability for installation and use of electrical equipment was not evidenced by listing, labeling or other means for the identified purpose:  Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, the following electrical equipment had not been examined and listed for use in accordance with Underwriter's Laboratory Standard 508, Industrial Control Equipment:  A.  Square D contactor labeled CR-2 mounted next to Pilot Coater Main Disconnect:   This specific purpose contactor was not contained in a control panel and therefore had not been properly applied and installed in that it was required to be installed in a control panel per the manufacturer.  B.  Square D combination motor controllers provided for the Smith Incinerator:  The combination motor controllers provided for the Purge Fan and Hydraulic Pump were not installed in the configuration that had been examined and listed to meet UL standards per the manufacturer as per the National Electric Code -2014, Article 430, Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    A.  Warehouse, UPS Table:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, a scale was energized through a relocatable power tap that was energized through another relocatable power tap.  B.  Coater 4:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, a knockout box designed for permanent wiring was used in an extension cord assembly to energize a Graco displacement pump.       C. Mezzanine Electrical Room:    1.  On, or about, January 15, 2016, Square D 120/240 volt panelboard identified as Coater #2 Control Power:  The box was mounted on shop-made standoff's.  2.  On, or about, January 15, 2016, Square D 120/240 volt panelboard identified as Coater 1 Power Distribution:  The box was mounted on shop-made standoff's.  3.  On, or about, January 15, 2016, Square D disconnect switch labeled as Pilot Coater Main Disconnect:  The handle provided on the switch had been taken off discarded electrical equipment and was welded onto the lever mechanism.  According to the manufacturer, the modification of the switch was not in accordance with instructions or listing for the equipment.  4.  On, or about, January 15, 2016, Square D I-Line panelboards installed for power distribution for Coating Lines #1, #2 and #3:  Each panelboard assembly was not installed with the enclosure that was provided by the manufacturer.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:  Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, unqualified employees accessed the electrical room to trouble shoot, reset and repair electrical distribution equipment related to the Coating Equipment.  The room contained numerous Square D I-Line panelboards for power distribution to Coating Lines #1, #2 and #3 that were not provided with enclosures.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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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:  Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, the following Square D panelboards were not provided with labels or markings to indicate the purpose of all of the circuit breakers:  A.  Coater #3:  Control Panel mounted sideways. B.  Coater #2:  Distribution Panel mounted sideways.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(A): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or by location in a room, vault, or similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons:  Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, unqualified employees accessed the electrical room to trouble shoot, reset and repair electrical distribution equipment related to the Coating Equipment. The room contained electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, circuit breaker panels installed without enclosures, circuit breakers mounted directly on control boards, open fuse holders and exposed fuses, live terminal strips, open disconnect switches, open motor starters, open relays and timers and open snap switches.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:  Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, employees routinely calibrated LEL (lower explosive limit) sensors located in incinerator ductwork that ran through the room.  Employees worked above live, exposed electrical equipment for Coater #2 that was not protected from physical damage in the event that either a hand tool or calibration gas cylinder was accidently dropped.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, a QTech relocatable power tap was used to energize a microwave oven, toaster oven, battery charger and computer.  The total load, in amperes, exceeded the allowable limit of 80% of the rating of the relocatable power tap, or 12 amperes.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(i): Conductors and equipment were not protected from overcurrent in accordance with their ability to safely conduct current:  Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about January 15, 2016, Type SOOW flexible cord was wired onto the load side of a 60 ampere Square D circuit breaker in the Square D 480 volt I-Line panelboard provided for Coater 1 in order to energize IR heater used on the Pilot Line.  The cord was only rated for a load of 45 amperes.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(v): The employer did not ensure that fuses and circuit breakers were so located or shielded that employees will not be burned or otherwise injured by their operation.   Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, fuse holders and cartridge fuses throughout the room were not provided with enclosures or shielding to protect employees from arcs and/or flying objects in the event of the operation of the over-current device.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  A.  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, a microwave oven and a toaster oven were energized through an extension cord.       B.  Coater 4:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, a knockout box designed for permanent wiring was used in an extension cord assembly to energize a Graco displacement pump.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(c)(6): Conductive materials and equipment that were in contact with an employee's body were not handled in a manner that would prevent them from contacting exposed energized conductors or circuit parts:   Mezzanine Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 25, 2016, a table and chairs with metal legs were positioned a few inches from live electrical parts of equipment such as, but not limited to, electrical control boxes for the Turrent Winder Drive and Winder Drive.  The equipment appeared to be for Coating Line #4.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(f)(1): Conductors used for general wiring were not insulated:   Warehouse:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, the outer jacket provided on the power cord for the Powermatic vertical band saw was split and wrapped with electrical tape.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  Coating Department:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, a clear bottle that contained toluene, a Category 2 flammable liquid, that was used at Coating Line 2 was not provided with an identity label.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(4): Every skylight floor opening and hole shall be guarded by a standard skylight screen or a fixed standard railing on all exposed sides:  Roof:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, thirteen roof mounted skylights were not provided with either standard guardrails or skylight screens.  Employees accessed the roof at least monthly to maintain equipment on the roof.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     A.  Roof:  On, or about, January 27, 2016, employees performing maintenance activities on the roof of the building were not provided with fall protection equipment or the equivalent.  The fall distance from the roof was estimated to be between 24-25 feet.    B.  Coating Department:  On, or about, January 30, 2016, employees performing preventative maintenance on the Coater three oven cover hydraulic units were not provided with safe access and fall protection equipment while servicing the equipment that was located on a building ledge approximately 15 feet above the floor.    C.  Oxidizer Pad:  On, or about, February 4, 2016, employees performing trouble-shooing and/or maintenance on the top of the Smith incinerator were not provided with safe access and fall protection equipment when they had to step off the access platform and up onto the incinerator housing. The fall distance was approximately 29 feet.    D.  Oxidizer Pad:  On, or about, February 4, 2016, employees who calibrated and replaced thermocouple sensors on the ARI incinerator were not provided with fall protection equipment when they accessed the top of the ductwork to access the side of the unit.  The fall distance was approximately 7 feet.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry:  Oxidizer Pad:  On, or about, September 23, 2015, the company had not developed and implemented adequate rescue procedures for employees who entered confined spaces.  Maintenance staff entered the Smith Incinerator to reposition a damper that had misaligned due to a broken weld.  The Confined Space Entry Permit Form instructed employees to call 911, however, the volunteer fire department was neither manned nor equipped to respond to confined space emergencies.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(f): The entry permit that documents compliance with this section and authorizes entry did not identify the required information listed in (f)(1)-(f)(15):  Oxidizer Pad:  On, or about, September 23, 2015, the Confined Space Entry Permit Form did not include the purpose of the entry into the Smith Incinerator, the name of the employee acted as the Attendant, the name of the employee acted as the Entry Supervisor and specific methods and equipment used to control/eliminate the hazards in the space.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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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:  Coating Department:  On, or about, January 18, 2016, specific procedures had not been developed to identify all of the power sources that fed the control consoles for Coaters 1, 2, 3 and 4.  Each console was fed by multiple circuits.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval and capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly:  Incinerator:  On, or about, December 1, 2015, the CAT model GC25K forktruck was not provided with a revised/amended identification plate to show the reduced capacity of the vehicle when the PIV JIB lifting boom was used to lift machines and equipment during maintenance activities.    The capacity of the forktruck was listed as 5,000 pounds on the identification plate.  The estimated reduced capacity of the truck when used with the boom lift at the position observed at the time of the inspection was 1,644 pounds.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  Main Electrical Room:  On, or about, January 20, 2016, pallets of unused equipment were stored in the working space for the main breaker and associated switchgear.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee may be exposed were not de-energized before the employee worked on or was near to them:   Company:  On, or about, January 18, 2016, the employer routinely assigned employees to work on or near live electrical equipment without de-energizing the equipment.  Examples of work that had been performed in plant included, but was not limited to, changing fuses in live fuse holders, installing and removing jumper cables in live terminal strips to bypass the incinerator for Line 4, drilling and tapping screws into the rear doors on the Line 3 Main Console and changing of circuit breakers in live panelboards.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:   On, or about, January 4, 2016, employees performed tasks on or around exposed energized electrical equipment while using non voltage rated tools.  Examples of work performed include, but are not limited to, pulling fuses, removing covers from reset control boxes and opening an exhaust duct to calibrate LEL sensors.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, the power cords on the following portable tools were damaged:  A.  Bosch grinder serial number 589000038. B.  Milwaukee mag drill.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

Mar 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  Plant:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, employees performed tasks on or near energized electrical equipment were not provided with nor required to wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, fire resistive clothing, voltage-rated gloves, face shields, hard hats, fire resistive balaclavas and hearing protection.  Also, employees wore hair nets and polyester blend clothing into the Coating Department electrical room when resetting breakers and controls.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(ii): Protective equipment was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition and/or was not periodically inspected or tested:    Plant:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, a pair of Salisbury Class 0 voltage rated gloves had not been inspected every six months.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, January 15, 2016, the Delta table saw was not provided with a magnetic starter or the equivalent.

Issued

Mar 16, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was used when the markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary were missing:  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 3, 2016, the identification plate provided on the Milwaukee angle grinder, Model 6148, was worn.