OSHA Inspection: FEARBY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Flight(s) of stairs with 4 or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides open were not equipped with one standard stair railing on each side:    a) Degreaser Area - On or about 10/17/16, the flight of stairs to the degreaser only had a stair railing on the right side descending.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.    a) Rear of the building - On or about 10/17/16, the rear exit of the building was blocked by pallets of old materials designated for disposal.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(ii): Discarded filter pads and filter rolls were not immediately removed to a safe, well-detached location or placed in a water-filled metal container and disposed of at the close of the day's operation:    a) Spray booth area - On or about 10/17/16, used/discarded spray booth filter pads were stacked in a pile at the rear of the building waiting to be disposed of.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for     Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:  a) Spray Booth Area - On or about 10/17/16, the wiring for a light fixture was pulled away from the housing and the associated conduit exposing the bare wires to deposits of combustible residues.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operation(s) exceeded the minimum required for operation:  a)  Spray booth area - On or about 10/16/16, the employer stored all of their flammable and combustible materials (used in the spraying process) on shelves next to the spray booth.  This amount exceeded the minimum required for the operation.  THE MINIMUM REQUIRED SHOULD ORDINARILY NOT EXCEED A SUPPLY FOR ONE DAY OR ONE SHIFT.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.  a) Spray booth Area - On or about 10/17/16, Sherwin Williams Polane Plus Polyurethane epoxy enamel (flash point 76 deg F), Sherwin Willams Polane Plus Catalyst (flash point 54 deg F) and Sherwin Williams Polane Reducer 84 (flash point 35 deg F) were transferred from their original containers to the spray pot without bonding and grounding the containers in order to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:    a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/17/16, the employer had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required, by the employer, to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray finishing operations and while working with Tech Kleen STNPB Stabilized N propyl bromide (1-bromopropane) containing >94% n-propyl bromide.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/17/16, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who are required, by the employer , to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray finishing operations and while working with Tech Kleen STNPB Stabilized N propyl bromide (1-bromopropane) containing >94% n-propyl bromide.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 and at least annually thereafter.  a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/17/16, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray finishing operations and working with Tech Kleen STNPB Stabilized N propyl bromide (1-bromopropane) containing >94% n-propyl bromide.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators and ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements contained in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/17/16, the employer did not provide training to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray finishing operations and while working with Tech Kleen STNPB Stabilized N propyl bromide (1-bromopropane) containing >94% n-propyl bromide.  The employees could not demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:   1)     Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect         of the respirator; 2)    What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; 3)    How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; 4)    What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; 5)     How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of the respirator; 6)     AND the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances R290

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 abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes.    a) Vapor Degreaser - On or about 10/17/16, employees working with Tech Kleen STNPB N propyl bromide, containing >94% n-propyl bromide, used cotton gloves instead of chemically resistant gloves.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) Vapor Degreaser - On or about 10/17/16, the employer did not evaluate the vapor degreaser to determine whether or not it was a permit-required confined space.  Employees enter the degreaser approximately once per month to clean it.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:  a) Vapor Degreaser - On or about 10/17/16, the employer did not evaluate the vapor degreaser to determine whether or not it was a permit-required confined space.  Employees enter the degreaser approximately once per month to clean it. An entry permit was not completed.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  a) Vapor Degreaser - On or about 10/17/16, the employer did not provide training to employees who enter the vapor degreaser to clean it.  Employees enter the vapor degreaser approximately once per month.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    a) Throughout Facility - On or about 10/17/16, employees operate various fork trucks every day to move material throughout the facility as well as to load products on to trucks.  Employees have not received the required training nor were the operators' performance evaluated in the workplace.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $0 Reduced

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) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/17/16, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, Tech Kleen STNPB N propyl bromide (containing n-Propyl bromide), ALR-10 (containing toluene, methanol, & methyl ethyl ketone), Sherwin Williams Polane Plus Polyurethane epoxy enamel (containing toluene, methyl  n-amyl ketone, and cyclohexanone), Sherwin Willams Polane Plus Catalyst (containing heptanone, and toluene diisocyanate polymer) and Sherwin Williams Polane Reducer 84 (containing toluene, isopropyl acetate and butyl acetate).  A written program should include descriptions of how criteria for:    1) Labeling and other forms of warning;  2) Safety Data Sheets; AND  3) Employee information and training will be met.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/17/16, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to, Tech Kleen STNPB N propyl bromide (containing n-Propyl bromide), ALR-10 (containing toluene, methanol, & methyl ethyl ketone), Sherwin Williams Polane Plus Polyurethane epoxy enamel (containing toluene, methyl n-amyl ketone, and cyclohexanone), Sherwin Willams Polane Plus Catalyst (containing heptanone, and toluene diisocyanate polymer) and Sherwin Williams Polane Reducer 84 (containing toluene, isopropyl acetate, and n-butyl acetate).  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety      Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED