OSHA Inspection: AFFORDABLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing, or likely to cause, death or serious physical harm to employees, including severe burns, in that employees were exposed to dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards from accumulation of combustible wood dust:      On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the work areas in the wood shop were kept free of escaping combustible dust which was likely to ignite or explode, exposing employees to the hazards of fire and explosion.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:  On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all elevated surfaces were kept free of hazardous accumulations of combustible dust, exposing employee(s) to the hazard of fire, deflagration and dust explosion in the main shop area.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,259 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Flammable liquids were not kept in covered containers when not in use:  On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the bucket of paint thinner used in the paint booth was cover when not being used, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and explosions.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that five gallon can of SW-1 lacquer thinner Category 2 flammable liquid, was grounded when transferred into the clear bucket used for cleaning, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and explosion.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste materials and residues were not stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, multiple white rags contaminated with combustible liquids were left out on the table located inside of the paint booth, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and explosion.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,259 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges were not maintained so as to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity is maintained.  On or about July 19 2017, and at times prior thereto, the paint booth located in the shop area was did not have an air velocity gauge or alarm installed insuring the required air velocity was being maintained.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 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 operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift.   On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, three 5 gallon cans of paint, primer and paint thinner were stored inside of the paint booth, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and explosion.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 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.  On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, paints and paint thinner were transferred from five gallon cans to the paint spraying system and were not grounded, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and explosion.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): Spraying area(s) were not kept free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues and tool(s) used for cleaning purposes in spraying area(s) were not of nonsparking material.  On or about July 19 2017, and at times prior thereto, the paint booth was not kept clean from combustible paint residue, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and explosion.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $7,605 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about July 17, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that belt and pulley on the wood grinder was guarded, exposing employees to the hazards of being caught in belt/pulley pinch points.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.  On or about July 17 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that belt and pulley on the wood grinder was guarded, exposing employees to the hazards of being caught in belt/pulley pinch points.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,259 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.  On or about July 19, 2017, and at times prior thereto, six metal boxes with knockouts, designed to be mounted, were used as part of shop-built extension cords found hanging in the wood shop, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 5, 2017

Abate by

Sep 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring.  On or about July 19 2017, and at times prior thereto, a 50 foot orange extension cord was installed hanging from the ceiling of the facility in the assembly line area, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.