OSHA Inspection: PIEDMONT GRAPHICS, INC.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3741.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i):   "Construction." Inside storage rooms shall be constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction shall 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 shall be designed and installed in an acceptable manner. Openings to other rooms or buildings shall be provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height, or the floor in the storage area shall be at least 4 inches below the surrounding floor. Openings shall be provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The room shall be liquid-tight where the walls join the floor. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp is 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 shall be 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 may be used for shelving, racks, dunnage, scuffboards, floor overlay, and similar installations    a)  The facility - Employees are exposed to fire hazards in that METER X III liquid and Isopropyl Alcohol, both Category I flammable liquids are improperly stored.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii):  Wiring. 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), shall be 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, shall be approved for general use.  a) Employees are exposed to fire hazards in that, sufficient electrical switches and connectors are not provided in areas where METER X III liquid and Isopropyl Alcohol, both Category I flammable liquids are dispensed.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $5235.00 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 the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.    a)  Employees are exposed to fire hazards in that, a means of grounding and bonding are not provided where METER X III liquid and Isopropyl Alcohol, both Category I flammable liquids dispensed and transferred.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2244.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Near the Color Press - The employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that a relocatable power tap was connected (daisy chained) to a portable extension cord when providing power to a microwave and refrigerator.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Near the Color Press - Employees were exposed to fire hazards in that, a power strip and portable flexible cords were used to provide power to a microwave and a mini-fridge.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  a) Near the Color Press - Employees were exposed to fire hazards in that, materials and shelving restricted access to the power panel.