OSHA Inspection: ARK WOODWORKS INC

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On 4/28/16, the employer did not ensure that employees were able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.  The emergency exits from the loading area and from the assembly area were locked from the inside.  Employees did not have access to the key to unlock the emergency exit doors.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:    (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that there was a visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products in the spray paint booth and used lacquer thinner to clean the spray gun.  The conversion varnish and lacquer thinner were flammable liquids.  The spray paint booth was not equipped with a gauge, alarm, or pressure activated device to indicate that the required air velocity was maintained.  This condition exposed the employee to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The employer did not ensure that the quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations was the minimum required for operations and should ordinarily not exceed a supply of 1 day or one shift:  (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that the quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations was the minimum required for operations and should ordinarily not exceed a supply of 1 day or one shift.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products in the spray paint booth and used lacquer thinner to clean the spray gun.  The conversion varnish and lacquer thinner were flammable liquids.  Flammable liquids, such as lacquer thinner, in excess of what was used in a single day, were stored in the spray booth.  This condition exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use 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:     (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from acids or caustic liquids.  One employee added water to the lead acid battery used for the Multiton model EJB 25-157 walk-behind forklift.  Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid.  The employee did not wear eye protection that protected the eyes from the splash of a corrosive liquid.  This condition exposed the employee to a chemical hazard.    (b)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/28/16, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  Two employees operated a table saw and a pneumatic orbital sander while fabricating millwork or other wood products.  The operations generated flying wood particles and dust.  The employees wore non-safety prescription eyeglasses.  The employer did not ensure that employees wore appropriate protective eyewear.  This condition exposed the employees to a flying particle hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish (containing xylene, ethyl benzene, and formaldehyde) on millwork or other wood products in the spray paint booth, mixed varnishes and stains, and used lacquer thinner to clean the spray gun.  The employee wore SAS Safety Corp Thickster Latex Exam Gloves when performing these operations.  Latex exam gloves do not provide adequate protection from contact with organic solvents, such as xylene or lacquer thinner.  This condition exposed the employee to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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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:    (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, 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.  One employee added water to the lead acid battery used for the Multiton model EJB 25-157 walk-behind forklift.  This operation was performed in the area of a restroom.  The restroom was not equipped with an emergency eyewash or an emergency shower.  The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes.  This condition exposed the employee to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified per 29 CFR 1910.178(l):    (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified per 29 CFR 1910.178(l).  Employees operated a Nissan 50 model CPF02 powered industrial truck while transporting materials.  The employees had not completed training and evaluation with regards to competency to operate the Nissan powered industrial truck.  This condition exposed employees to a powered industrial truck hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,191 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that a circular handfed ripsaw was guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.  Employees used the Mini Max SC10 table saw to cut millwork or other wood products.  The Mini Max SC10 table saw was not guarded by a hood that enclosed the portion of the saw above the table and above the stock being cut.  This condition exposed employees to an amputation hazard.    (b) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On 4/28/16, the employer did not ensure that a circular handfed ripsaw was guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.  One employee used the Holzher table saw to bevel cut a piece of wood.  The hood was raised to approximately five inches above the table.  The saw blade height was approximately five inches above the table.  The piece of wood was approximately one inch thick.  The hood did not completely enclose that portion of the saw above the material being cut.  This condition exposed the employee to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed, implemented or maintained 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) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer had not developed, implemented or maintained 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.  Employees performed carpentry, laminate countertop fabrication, and spray finishing tasks.  The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program related to hazardous chemicals in their work area, including but not limited to the following:    1.  Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish;  2.  Lacquer thinner;  3.  Wood dust;  4.  DAP Plastic Wood;  5.  DAP Crack Shot;    6.  WilsonArt 950 adhesive; and  7.  Propane.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): 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 information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v).  Secondary containers were used to store paint thinner and stains.  The secondary containers used were originally "PowerAde" and bottled water containers.  The secondary containers retained their original labeling.  Secondary containers were not labeled with the complete identity of the contents and hazard information.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  Employees performed carpentry, laminate countertop fabrication, and spray finishing tasks.  The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in the work area, including but not limited to the following:  1.  Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish; 2.  Lacquer thinner; 3.  Wood dust; 4.  DAP Plastic Wood; 5.  DAP Crack Shot;   6.  WilsonArt 950 adhesive; and 7.  Propane.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.  Employees performed carpentry, laminate countertop fabrication, and spray finishing tasks.  The employer had not provided information or training on hazardous chemicals in the work area, including but not limited to the following:    1.  Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish;  2.  Lacquer thinner;  3.  Wood dust;  4.  DAP Plastic Wood;  5.  DAP Crack Shot;    6.  WilsonArt 950 adhesive; and  7.  Propane.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $340 · Current $237 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): An OSHA 300 form or equivalent form was not used for recordable injuries and illnesses:    (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that an OSHA 300 form or equivalent form was used for recordable injuries and illnesses.  An employee sustained a recordable injury in 2015 which resulted in approximately one day of lost time and seven days of job restrictions.  An OSHA 300 form or its equivalent was not used for the recordable injury.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations:    (a)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products.  The employee was required to wear a 3M model 6001 half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and P100 filters.  The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace:  (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace.  .  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products.  The conversion varnish contained ethyl benzene, xylene, and formaldehyde.  Employee exposure to the above chemicals in the conversion varnish was not determined.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.  (b) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace.  One employee sprayed WilsonArt 950 adhesive during fabrication of laminate countertops.  The adhesive contained toluene.  Employee exposure to toluene was not determined.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.  (c) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace.  Employees used power saws to cut wood and used sanders to finish millwork or other wood products.  Employee exposure to wood dust was not determined.  This condition potentially exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, 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.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products.  The employee was required to wear a 3M model 6001 half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and P100 filters.  The employee had not received a respirator medical evaluation.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure an employee wearing a tight-fitting facepiece did not have facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products.  The employee was required to wear a 3M model 6001 half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and P100 filters.  The employee had significant facial hair between the facepiece and the face. This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that all respirators were stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and that all respirators were packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not ensure that all respirators were stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and that all respirators were packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products.  The employee was required to wear a 3M model 6001 half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and P100 filters.  The respirator was stored openly in the spray booth. This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators:  (a) ARK Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators.  One employee sprayed Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Water Conversion Varnish on millwork or other wood products.  The employee was required to wear a 3M model 6001 half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and P100 filters.  The employee had not received annual comprehensive respirator training.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, in any written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use is not required by this section or by the employer:    (a) Ark Woodworks Inc, at 878 Baseline Place, Brighton, CO: On and preceding 4/4/16, the employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, in any written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use is not required by this section or by the employer.  One employee sprayed WilsonArt 950 adhesive during fabrication of laminate countertops.  Employees used power saws to cut wood and used sanders to finish millwork or other wood products.  Employees were allowed to wear 3M model 8210 N95 filtering facepiece respirators when conducting such operations.  The employer had not provided the basic advisory information on respirators to all employees who voluntarily wore respiratory protection.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to a respiratory hazard.