OSHA Inspection: CDC FAB CO.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): Spray booths were not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying.     a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure the spray booth, used to contain hazardous vapors when spraying combustible adhesive onto fiberglass panels, was constructed from noncombustible materials.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3): The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, were not covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.  a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure the floor of the adhesive spray booth was covered in noncombustible materials.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(vi): Clean filters or filter rolls were not noncombustible or of a type having a combustibility not in excess of class 2 filters as listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.   a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure the spray booth, used to contain hazardous vapors when spraying combustible adhesive onto fiberglass panels, was equipped with noncombustible filter materials.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Spray booths were not so installed that all portions were readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.    a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure the spray booth, used to contain hazardous vapors when spraying combustible adhesive onto fiberglass panels, had 3 feet of clearance on all side which was free from storage and combustible construction.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): There was open flame or spark producing equipment in the spraying area or within 20 feet thereof, and not separated by a partition.    a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure spark producing equipment,  such as but not limited to, the wall fan was prohibited when within 20 feet of the spraying area containing combustible adhesive residue.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of, but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by a partition, were not totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles and were not protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location.  a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure lamps within 20 feet of spraying areas were separated from the spraying area by a partition.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations exceeded the minimum required for operations and exceeded a supply for 1 day or one shift. Bulk storage of portable containers of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) was not in a separate, constructed building detached from other important buildings or cut off in a standard manner.    a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure combustible epoxy resin used in the spray adhesive operation, which has a flash point above 199.4 degrees F, was stored in a separate detached building or cut off in a standard manner.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): 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. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure the floor of the spray booth was kept free of accumulations of combustible residues.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1901.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0921

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 did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use.     a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure a respiratory protection program was developed and implemented which covered employees required to wear tight fitting half face respirators when performing adhesive spraying operations.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0921

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation did not include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. Where the employer cannot identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer shall consider the atmosphere to be IDLH.  a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not evaluate employee exposures to diethylenetriamine when performing the adhesive spraying operation.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0921

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. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with a medical evaluation prior to being required to wear tight fitting half face respirators when performing adhesive spraying operations.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0921

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to use respirators. The training was not comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary.   a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with information and training on the following topics prior to requiring the respirators to be worn during the adhesive spraying operation:  1. Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;  2. What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;  3. How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;  4. How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;  5. What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;  6. How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and  7. The general requirements of this section.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1901.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0921

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not 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, and which also includes the following:    a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure a hazard communication program was developed and implemented which covers employees working in areas such as, but not limited to, the spray adhesive operation who are exposed to diethylenetriamine and polyamide resin.

Issued

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0921

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.   a. CDC Fab Co. located in Maumee, Ohio:  On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees received information and training on the following topics prior to working in the spray adhesive operation:  1. The requirements of this section;  2. Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present;   3. 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;  4. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);  5. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area;  6. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used;   7. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including 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 employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.