OSHA Inspection: J-KRAFT, INC.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,708 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:       On or about May 25, 2017, located in Spray Booth #4 where an employee was exposed to fire hazards when performing painting tasks in a spray booth without an automatic sprinkler.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,708 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame(s) or spark producing equipment, not separated by a partition, were located within 20 feet of spraying area(s):        a) On or about May 25, 2017, located in the spray area adjacent to Spray Booth #2 where equipment such as, but not limited to, lights, electrical boxes and a microwave were within 20 feet of a spraying area exposing an employee to fire hazards.      b) On or about May 25, 2017, located in Spray Booth #4 where a lighting fixture with a missing bulb was within 20 feet of a spraying area exposing an employee to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    On or about May 25, 2017, located in Spray Booth #4 where an employee was exposed to fire hazards when using 30 inch Strongway pedestal fans that had paint residue deposits on the fans.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $4,708 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 May 25, 2017, in the paint department where employees were required to wear 3M 7502 half-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters when performing painting tasks without developing a respirator program.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:    On or about May 25, 2017, in the paint department where employees were required to wear 3M 7502 half-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters when performing painting tasks without being provided respirator training.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $4,708 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 May 25, 2017, in the paint department where employees were required to wear 3M 7502 half-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters when performing painting tasks without a medical evaluation.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $4,708 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 May 25, 2017, in the paint department where employees were required to wear 3M 7502 half-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters when performing painting tasks without a respirator fit test.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 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 May 25, 2017, in the paint department where an employee with facial hair wore a 3M 7502 half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and pre-filters when performing painting tasks.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $4,708 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:          On or about March 25, 2017, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and inhalation hazards when working with chemicals such as, but not limited to, lacquers, varnish, and primer without providing information on the availability of the hazard communication program and safety data sheets.

Issued

Jul 5, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 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 March 25, 2017, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and inhalation hazards when working with chemicals such as, but not limited to, lacquers, varnish, and primer without providing training on container labeling and safety data sheets.