OSHA Inspection: INNOVATIVE FINISHERS, INC.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,304 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    a.) Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth -  Employees, who were powder coating parts were exposed to continuous noise at 119.0% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) noise exposure of 91.3 dBA. This exposure was observed occurring over a 462 minute sampling period on March 16, 2017. A zero exposure was assumed for the 18 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a effective hearing conservation program.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a monitoring program.  a.) Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth -  Employees, who were powder coating parts were exposed to continuous noise at 119.0% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) noise exposure of 91.3 dBA. This exposure was observed occurring over a 462 minute sampling period on March 16, 2017. A zero exposure was assumed for the 18 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  a.) Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth - Employees, who were powder coating parts were exposed to continuous noise at 119.0% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) noise exposure of 91.3 dBA. This exposure was observed occurring over a 462 minute sampling period on March 16, 2017. A zero exposure was assumed for the 18 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for employees exposed above the Action Level.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  a.) Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth - Employees, who were powder coating parts were exposed to continuous noise at 119.0% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) noise exposure of 91.3 dBA. This exposure was observed occurring over a 462 minute sampling period on March 16, 2017. A zero exposure was assumed for the 18 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a training program for employees exposed above the Action Level.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): Flammable liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    a.) Spray Finishing Prep/Mixing room (Solvent)- On February 1, 2017, Employees were exposed to fire hazards.  An open container of paint brush cleaning liquid was used to clean and store brushes.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16752612

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a.) Establishment - On or about February 1, 2017 Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, to prevent damage to the units and to make them quickly available and visible in an emergency.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16752612

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a.) Establishment - On February 1, 2017 Portable fire extinguishers did not have their annual maintenance check since August of 2015.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 Reduced

Hazardous substances 16752612

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.    a.) Spray Finishing Booth (Solvent)- On February 1, 2017 Employees were exposed to safety and health hazards while spraying coatings with paints containing flammable liquids and other chemicals including zinc chromate.  The employer did not install a visible gauge or audible alarm to inform the employee that there is sufficient air flow when spraying material.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16752612

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  a.) Spray Finishing Booth (Solvent)- On or about February 1, 2017 Employees, painters, were exposed to fire hazards caused by the buildup of  combustible residue on the racks used to hold product while it is being sprayed with paints containing flammable liquids.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16752612

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use:  a) Spray Finishing Booth (Solvent) & Prep Room- On or about February 1, 2017 Employees were exposed to fire hazards from combustible debris scattered around the spray painting booth which was not confined to metal cans.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,955 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05279135B101T405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a. Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth : On or about March 17, 2017,  An employee who was powder coating products was exposed to paint dust above the permissible exposure limit.  Employee was not provided covering to protect exposed skin on arms neck and head nor to prevent contamination of personal cloths.  The Lava Black paint contains constituents that are considered skins sensitizers, suspect carcinogens and mutagens.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(b): Employee-owned equipment. Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employer did not assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment.  a. Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth : On or about March 17, 2017,  An employee who was powder coating products was exposed to an 8 hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 18.73 milligrams per cubic meter, for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust ).  This level is  1.25 times the Permissible Exposure Limit of 15.0 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 293 minute sampling period on 10/17/13.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 187 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide for adequate sanitation of the clothing.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0527246026129135B101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   a.) Manual Powder Spray Coating Booth - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees were exposed to hazards such as exposure to skin sensitizing chemicals and contamination of personal clothing with chemicals during electrostatic spraying of combustible paint powders, and the employer did not perform a work place hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment was needed to ensure the safety and health of employee during this operation.  b.) Manual Powder coating in Automatic Spray Booths - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees were exposed to hazards such as exposure to skin sensitizing chemicals and contamination of personal clothing with chemicals during electrostatic spraying of combustible paint powders, and the employer did not perform a work place hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment was needed to ensure the safety and health of employee during this operation.  c.) Spray Booth (Flammable liquid) -  On or about February 1, 2017,  Employee, spray painter, was exposed to the hazards of spraying paints containing flammable and toxic chemicals  such as toluene which is absorbable through the skin.  The employer did not perform a work place hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment was needed to ensure the safety and health of employee during this operation.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jan 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,955 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05279135B101T405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average  (TWA), concentration of 15 milligrams per cubic meter:    a. Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth : On or about March 17, 2017,  An employee who was powder coating products with Lava Black was exposed to particulates not otherwise classified at an 8 hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 18.7 milligrams per cubic meter, (PNOR-total dust ).  This level is  1.25 times the Permissible Exposure Limit of 15.0 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 459 minute sampling period.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 21 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jan 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 05279135B101T405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):    a.)   Automatic Powder Coat Spray Booth : On or about March 17, 2017,  An employee who was powder coating products with Lava Black was exposed to particulates not otherwise classified at an 8 hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 18.73 milligrams per cubic meter, (PNOR-total dust ).  This level is  1.25 times the Permissible Exposure Limit of 15.0 milligrams per cubic meter.  This exposure was observed occurring over a 459 minute sampling period.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 21 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not determine or implement feasible administrative or engineering controls to achieve compliance with the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).    Feasible Means of abatement include but are not limited too; Administratively controlling the amount of time the employee is working in the environment and exposed too the powder coating material, or regulating the two ventilation units, so that the air flow is not moving the particulate through the breathing zone of the employee.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135

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:    a.) Manual Powder Spray Coating Booth - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not develop or implement a respirator program as required.    b.) Manual Powder coating in Automatic Spray Booths - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not develop or implement a respirator program as required.    c.) Spray Booth (Flammable liquid) -  On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the spray application of  flammable paints. Employees are exposed to flammable vapor and toxic chemical.  The employer did not develop or implement a respirator program as required by this standard.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135

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.) Manual Powder Spray Coating Booth - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation as required.    b.) Manual Powder coating in Automatic Spray Booths - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation as required.    c.) Spray Booth (Flammable liquid) -  On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the spray application of  flammable paints. Employees are exposed to flammable vapor and toxic chemical.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation as required by this standard.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135

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:    a.) Manual Powder Spray Coating Booth - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not provide fitting of respirators as required.    b.) Manual Powder coating in Automatic Spray Booths - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not provide fitting of respirators as required.    c.) Spray Booth (Flammable liquid) -  On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the spray application of  flammable paints. Employees are exposed to flammable vapor and toxic chemical.  The employer did not provide fitting of respirators as required by this standard.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:    a.) Manual Powder Spray Coating Booth - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not provide training on respirators as required.    b.) Manual Powder coating in Automatic Spray Booths - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not provide  training on respirators as required.    c.) Spray Booth (Flammable liquid) -  On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the spray application of  flammable paints. Employees are exposed to flammable vapor and toxic chemical.  The employer did not provide  training on respirators as required by this standard.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    a.) Manual Powder Spray Coating Booth - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not ensure respirators were stored properly as required.    b.) Manual Powder coating in Automatic Spray Booths - On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the electrostatic spraying of products.  Employees are exposed to combustible dusts and toxic chemicals.  The employer did not ensure respirators were stored properly as required.    c.) Spray Booth (Flammable liquid) -  On or about February 1, 2017,  Employees are required to wear a full face negative pressure respirator during the spray application of  flammable paints. Employees are exposed to flammable vapor and toxic chemical.  The employer did not ensure respirators were stored properly as required by this standard.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,955 Reduced

Hazardous substances 167526129135

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.) Establishment - on or about February 1, 2017, Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as zinc chromate and 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate while spray painting and powder coating products. The employer had not developed a written nor implemented program for chemical hazard communication.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  a.)  Establishment - On or about February 1, 2017, Employees, painters, are exposed to chemicals such as Zinc Chromate and 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate during the spray coating of products.  The employer did not maintain copies of Safety Date Sheets for each chemical an employee may be exposed to during workplace operations.

Issued

Jun 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 167526129135T405

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.)  Establishment - On or about February 1, 2017, The employer did not provide training to the employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals when spray painting and powder coating.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as  zinc chromate and 1,3,5 triglycidyl isocyanurate.