OSHA Inspection: SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $4,237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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).      On or about August 25, 2016:  Employees spraying powder coating and who are required to wear 3M 8210V N95 Respirators are exposed to inhalation and contact hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC).  The employer did not require the use of personal protective equipment to protect the employees from contact hazards.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.   On or about August 25, 2016: Employees spraying and handling powder coating and are exposed to contact hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC).  The employer did not require the use of personal protective equipment to protect the employees eyes from contact hazards.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.   On or about August 25, 2016: Employees spraying and handling powder coating are exposed to contact hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC).  The employer did not require the use of personal protective equipment to protect the employees from contact hazards.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $4,237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.      On or about August 25, 2016:  Employees spraying powder coating and who are required to wear 3M 8210V N95 Respirators are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC).  The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:   On or about August 25, 2016: The spray painters who are required to wear a 3M N95 Respirator are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Trigycidyl Isocyanurate.  The employer did not ensure that the employees were clean shaven or did not have facial hair that could interfere with the seal of the respirator.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.    On or about August 25, 2016: Employees spraying powder coating and who are required to wear 3M 8210V N95 Respirators are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC).  The employer did not provide training on the respirator prior to required use of the respirator.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $4,237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.      On or about August 25, 2016:  The spray painters who are required to wear a 3M N95 Respirator are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Triglycidyl Isocyanurate.  The employer did not ensure that the employees were medically able to wear a respirator prior to initial use.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $4,237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:      On or about August 25, 2016:  The spray painters who are required to wear a 3M N95 Respirator are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Triglycidyl Isocyanurate.  The employer did not ensure that the employees were fit tested prior to initial use.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $4,237 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.      On or about August 25, 2016:  Employees working in the powder coating facility are exposed to inhalation and contact hazards from powder coatings such as but not limited to TCI Powder Coatings Lava Black, Powdura TGIC Polyester Powder Coating CNH Dark Gray, and Powdura TGIC Polyester Powder Coating CE Gray.  The employer did not have a list of chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   On or about August 25, 2016: Employees working in the powder coating facility are exposed to inhalation and contact hazards from powder coatings such as but not limited to TCI Powder Coatings Lava Black, Powdura TGIC Polyester Powder Coating CNH Dark Gray, Powdura TGIC Polyester Powder Coating CE Gray, Powdura Super Durable TGIC Free Polyester Powder Coating CNH NH Bright Yellow, and Protech Black Polyester Powder Coating.  The employer did not have safety data sheets for these products.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   On or about August 25, 2016: Employees working at the powder coating facility are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to TCI Powder Coatings Lava Black, Powdura TGIC Polyester Powder Coating CNH Dark Gray, and Powdura TGIC Polyester Powder Coating CE Gray.  The employer has not conducted hazard communication training.