OSHA Inspection: SPIRIT FABS, INC.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,437 Reduced

Hazardous substances 20402590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Wiring type approved. Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined shall be of explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations. Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, shall not produce sparks under normal operating conditions and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.    a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 had electrical wiring and equipment in the spray area that was not approved for Class I group D locations.    Unapproved equipment includes, but is not limited to:        1.  A junction box on the ceiling near the East edge of the spraying area.      2.  A junction box connected to the exit sign above the South man door.      3.  An electrical disconnect connected to the wall above the North man door.      4.  Conduit connecting the electrical equipment.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20402590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): General. All spraying areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted.    a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not provide mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors from Category 3 flammable paints which exposed employees to explosion hazards.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20402590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): Cleaning. All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of nonsparking material.    a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not keep the spray area free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20402590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No Smoking" signs. "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background shall be conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms.    a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not have "No Smoking" signs posted at the spraying area.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 20402590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use.     a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.      All provisions of 29CFR 1910.134(c) through (o) must be covered in a respiratory protection program.  Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:        1.  Selection of respirators for employees.      2.  Medical evaluations for employees.      3.  Fit testing.      4.  Training and information.      5.  Recordkeeping.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20402590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): If there is no ESLI appropriate for conditions in the employer's workplace, the employer implements a change schedule for canisters and cartridges that is based on objective information or data that will ensure that canisters and cartridges are changed before the end of their service life. The employer shall describe in the respirator program the information and data relied upon and the basis for the canister and cartridge change schedule and the basis for reliance on the data.  a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not establish a change out schedule for the respirator cartridges used by employees when painting with category 3 flammable liquids.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 204025909010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): Obtain a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator from the PLHCP. The recommendation shall provide only the following information:  (A)  Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used, including whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator. (B)  The need, if any, for follow-up medical evaluations. (C)  A statement that the PLHCP has provided the employee with a copy of the PLHCP's written recommendation.     a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP)  a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator while painting parts on a weekly basis.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 204025909010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer shall ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph.  a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not ensure employees required to wear tight-fitting facepiece respirators had passed an appropriate qualitative or quantitative fit test.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 204025909010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): Training and information. This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary. This paragraph also requires the employer to provide the basic information on respirators in Appendix D of this section to employees who wear respirators when not required by this section or by the employer to do so.  a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not provide employees comprehensive respirator training on an annual basis.

Issued

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 204025909010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i):  The employer shall establish a record of the qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee including:  (A) The name or identification of the employee tested; (B) Type of fit test performed; (C) Specific make, model, style, and size of respirator tested; (D) Date of test; and (E) The pass/fail results for QLFTs or the fit factor and strip chart recording or other recording of the test results for QNFTs.  a.  On or about June 15, 2017, the employer located at 3261 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 did not establish a fit test record as required for employees who wore tight fitting respirators while painting parts as part on a weekly basis.