OSHA Inspection: DI-COR INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.  Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the spray booth was not provided with an operable manometer.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:   Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, sprinkler protection was not provided upstream and downstream of the dry filters.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i): 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i): All metal parts of piping systems conveying flammable or combustible liquids were not properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner:  Paint Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the HVLP spraying painting system that included a spray gun and paint dispensing barrel was not grounded to the building structure.  Dicor Blue paint, a water based paint that contained flammable components, was applied to structural rack members.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(1):  The storage of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) in connection with spraying operations did not conform to the requirements of 1910.106:   Paint Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, containers of kerosene, a Category 3 flammable liquid, were not stored in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.106 in that:  A.  The barrel of kerosene was not grounded to the building structure.  Ref. 1910.106(e)(6)(i) B.  Kerosene was dispensed through a non self-closing valve.  Ref. 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d) C.  Kerosene was stored in an uncovered plastic coffee container under the dispensing valve.  Ref. 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a)

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(e)(2)(iv): LP-Gas fueled industrial trucks shall comply with the Standard for Type Designations, Areas of Use, Maintenance and Operation of Powered Industrial Trucks, NFPA 505-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  Outside Cylinder Storage Area:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, a "No Smoking" sign was not provided where compressed fuel gas was stored.  Ref. NFPA 505-1969, Section 602.o.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 of an hour:     Outside Cylinder Storage Area:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, an oxygen cylinder was stored with eleven fuel gas cylinders.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii): Permanent and removable fuel containers were not securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating:   Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the propane fuel tank provided on Yale forktruck serial number E187V18042Z was not secured.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):   On, or about, April 22, 2016, the emergency brake provided on Yale forktruck serial number A910V02722C did not hold the vehicle in place when tested.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, employees working on and around metal working equipment, spray painting equipment and welding areas were not wearing eye protection.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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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:    Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the company had not developed and implemented a respiratory protection program when employees where required to wear half-mask respirators when conducting painting operations.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 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:     Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the company had not provided medical evaluations to employees who were required to wear half-mask respirators when conducting painting operations.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the company had not fit tested employees who were required to wear half-mask respirators when conducting painting operations.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by pinch points and the unused portion of a blade:    Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the following machines were not provided with adequate safeguarding:  A.  Chicago, Dreis and Krump mechanical press brake:  A gap was left between the ram and the top of the unipunch dies, creating a pinch point.  B.  Red mechanical press brake:  A gap was left between the ram and the top of the unipunch dies, creating a pinch point.  C.  Hyd-Mech horizontal bandsaw, Model S-20:  A guard was not provided over the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches did not incorporate a single-stroke mechanism:  Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the following full revolution mechanical power presses were not provided with single stroke mechanisms:  A.  Toledo. B.  Unknown make notching press.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches were not provided with a pad with a nonslip contact area firmly attached to the pedal:    Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the foot pedal provided on the Toledo full revolution mechanical power press was not provided with a non-slip surface.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(iii): Pedal return spring(s) of pedal(s) used on mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches were not of the compression type, operating on a rod or guided within a hole or tube, or designed to prevent interleaving of spring coils in the event of breakage:     Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the foot pedal return spring provided on the Toledo full revolution mechanical power press was a tension spring.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table 10 O-10:   Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the barrier guard provided on the Unknown make notching press, a full revolution mechanical power press, had an opening on the front of the guard that exceeded the maximum allowable dimensions contained in Table O-10 and allowed access to the point of operation.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    Shop:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the following full revolution mechanical power presses were not subject to weekly or periodic inspections:  A.  Toledo. B.  Unknown make notching press.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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:  Shop, Drilling Table:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, an extension cord that was used to energize a Milwaukee angle grinder was damaged.  The outer insulation was split and was wrapped with electrical tape.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Paint Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the space on either side of the spray booth was used for storage.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:(   On, or about, April 22, 2016, five foot long forks were used on Yale forktruck serial number E187V18042Z.  Capacity information provided on the identification plate on the vehicle was for four foot long forks.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   Area outside of Office:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the overhead lights were energized through an orange extension cord that was wired into a wall mounted snap switch.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   Paint Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the following containers of kerosene were not labeled with the identity:    A.  A fifty five gallon drum. B.  A small plastic coffee container.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  Paint Booth:  On, or about, April 22, 2016, the following containers of kerosene were not provided with an appropriate hazard warning:  A.  A fifty gallon drum. B.  A small plastic coffee container.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   Shop:  On, or about, April 26, 2016, employees had not been provided with training regarding pictograms for chemical labels and the new format of Safety Data Sheets.