OSHA Inspection: FLUID SYSTEM COMPONENTS INC.

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,716 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9):  Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction:    On or about June 21, 2017, a clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was kept free from storage or combustible construction. Racking with storage and combustible items was within 3 feet of the east and south walls of the spray booth. Flammable cabinets and combustible storage were within 3 feet of the west walls of the spray booth.

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $3,622 Reduced

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:    On or about June 21, 2017, the employer's written respiratory protection program did not include worksite-specific procedures such as, but not limited to respirator selection, filter cartridge change-out schedule and procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding or maintaining the tight-fitting half-face and full-face respirators used by Painter employees.    All provision of 29 CFR 1910.134(c) through (m) must be covered in a written respiratory protection program. Key elements include but are not limited to the following:    1)  Respirator selection  2)  Medical evaluations  3)  Fit testing  4)  Respirator use/maintenance/care  5)  Employee information and training  6)  Recordkeeping

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1):  The employer shall provide each respirator user with a respirator that is clean, sanitary, and in good working order. The employer shall ensure that respirators are cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of this section, or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer, provided that such procedures are of equivalent effectiveness:  On or about June 21, 2017, the did not ensure that tight-fitting half-face and full-face respirators used by the Painter employee were cleaned in accordance with Appendix B-2 of this section or in accordance with the respirator manufacturer's recommendation. The Painter's full-face respirator was not kept clean of accumulations of paint overspray to the point that the model number was almost illegible and inspection for cracks in the respirator would not be achievable.

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $3,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    On or about June 21, 2017, the employer's written hazard communication program did not describe how the criteria for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee information and training will be met when employees worked with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to epoxy paints, urethane paints, enamel paints, petroleum lubricants, hydraulic sealant, and steering fluid.     All provision of 29 CFR 1910.1200(e) through (h) must be covered in a written hazard communication program. Key elements include but are not limited to the following:    1)  Written program  2)  List of chemicals  3)  Complete collection of SDS  4)  Labeling of containers  5)  Employee information and training

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    On or about June 21, 2017, the employer did not have a safety data sheet (SDS) in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they used, including but not limited to primers, thread sealant, steering fluid, and petroleum lubricant grease.

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Sep 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): Employees shall be informed of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section.    On or about June 21, 2017, the employer did not inform each employee of the location and availability of the safety data sheets (SDS) required by this section. The binders of SDS were available and located just outside the Plant Manager's office, however, employees were not aware of their location or availability.