OSHA Inspection: SELECT INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $4,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i): Opening(s) from inside flammable and combustible storage room(s) were not provided with approved self-closing fire doors:      a) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the opening, from inside the flammable storage room to the shipping/production area, was not provided with an approved self-closing fire door. No door was installed at the opening.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(ii): Storage in inside storage rooms did not comply with Table H-13.    a) Select Industries, Inc., Flammable Liquid Storage Room - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the quantity of flammable liquids stored in the room exceeded the allowable quantity, as listed in 29 CFR 1910.106 Table H-13. Approximately 5115 gallons of flammable liquids were stored in the inside flammable storage room.  The room was approximately 704 sq ft.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii): Electrical wiring and equipment located in inside storage rooms used for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids and Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), was not approved under subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:     a) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, lights installed in the inside flammable storage room, used for Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not approved for the location.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Each inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour.       a) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the flammable liquid storage room was not provided with an exhaust ventilation system.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v): A clear aisle at least 3 feet wide was not maintained in inside storage rooms and containers over 30 gallons capacity were stacked one upon the other.     a) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, a clear aisle at least 3 feet wide was not maintained in the flammable liquid storage room, as required.      b) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, 55 gallon drums of flammable liquids, stored in the flammable liquid storage room,  were stacked one upon the other.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 056024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto: Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Carbon monoxide, Toluene, Acetone, and Isopropanol.  Employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 056024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Select Industries, Inc. - On or about October 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto: Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Carbon monoxide, Toluene, Acetone, and Isopropanol.  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazards of the chemicals in the work area.