OSHA Inspection: CASTON ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK, INC.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5497.00 · Current $2200.00 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,including severe burns, to employees resulting from employee exposure to dust explosions, deflagration, or other fire hazards, where enclosureless dust collectors were inside a building.          On or about August 7, 2017, in the West Warehouse #2 area of the wood shop building, two enclosureless dust collectors were exhausting wood dust from rip saws and wood molding machines, etc.  The employer did not ensure that these dust collectors operated in accordance with the provisions of manufacturers recommendations and recognized consensus standards, in that the dust collectors were not separated by a distance of at least 20 feet; filters bags were patched and not replaced and the dust collectors were operating with maximum air handling capacities in excess of 5000 CFM.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:      a.  On or about August 7, 2017, at the west warehouse #2 area of the wood shop building, combustible wood dust accumulations were not cleaned from the following locations at or by two 8000 CFM enclosureless dust collectors and expose employees to combustible dust fires and explosions:        1.  Top horizontal surfaces of two 8000 CFM enclosureless dust collectors      2.  Conduit at the east wall       3.  Auger covers      4.  Shelves

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5497.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.       a.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the spray finishing room, visible gauges or audible alarms or pressure activated devices were not installed for the conventional dry type spray booth to insure the required air velocity is maintained.  Employees sprayed flammable liquids and were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the spray finishing room, a flammable storage cabinet, wood, and light bulbs were stored within 3 feet of the spray booth.  Employees sprayed flammable liquids and were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5497.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(3): Original closed containers, approved portable tanks, approved safety cans or a properly arranged system of piping was not used for bringing flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) into spray finishing room(s):       a.  On or about August 8, 2017, and at times prior, at the spray room, flammable liquid was transferred through hose to another room.  Original closed containers approved portable tanks, approved safety cans, or a properly arranged system of piping was not used to bring flammable liquids including but not limited to lacquer thinner to another room.  Employees operated an automated spray finishing machine and manually sprayed flammable liquids and were exposed to fire hazards.       b.  On or about August 8, 2017, and at times prior, at the spray room, flammable liquid was transferred by plastic 5 gallon buckets to another room.  Original closed containers approved portable tanks, approved safety cans, or a properly arranged system of piping was not used to bring flammable liquids including but not limited to sealers/top coats and stains to another room.  Employees operated an automated spray finishing machine and manually sprayed flammable liquids and were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3298.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:       a.  On or about December 13, 2017 and times prior at the spray room, the employer did not require the use of personal protective clothing for manual spraying.  Employees sprayed wood stains and sealers/top coats which exposes the employees to hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    a.  On or about August 8, 2017 and times prior for finishing and spraying, the employer did not develop a written certification of hazard assessment for personal protective equipment.  Employees sprayed wood stains and sealers/top coats which exposes the employees to hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a.  On or about December 13, 2017, at the finishing machine line, the employer did not ensure an employee wore eye protection when working with buckets, hose valves, trays, or spray nozzles for stains and sealers/top coats which exposes employees to hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a.  On or about December 13, 2017 and times prior at the finishing machine line, the employer did not require the use of protective gloves when contacting buckets, hose valves, trays, or spray nozzles which exposes employees hands to harmful substances including but not limited to wood stains and sealers/top coats.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3298.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:       a.  On or about December 13, 2017 and times prior at the spray room, the employer did not implement a respirator cartridge change schedule that was based on objective information or data to ensure respirator cartridges for gases and vapors were changed before the end of their service life.  A half mask respirator with respirator cartridges for gases and vapors was required to be worn by an employee during manual spraying of wood stains and sealers/top coats which exposes the employee to hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    a.  On or about December 13, 2017, at the finishing area, a half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges was not protected from contamination of dust or vapors while being stored uncovered on a table. Employees were required to wear a half mask respirator when they sprayed wood stains and sealers which expose them to hazardous chemicals.     b.  On or about December 13, 2017, at the spray finishing room, a half mask respirator with organic vapor respirator cartridges was not protected from contamination of dust or vapors while being stored uncovered and hanging from a compressed air pipe. Employees were required to wear a half mask respirator when they sprayed wood stains and sealers which expose them to hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5497.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(k)(3): Tenoning machine(s) did not have cutting heads, and saws if used, covered by metal guards which covered at least the unused part of the periphery of the cutting head:       a.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the main shop area, the cutting heads and saw of a tenoning machine were incompletely guarded and expose employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:       a.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the west warehouse #1 area of the shop, a grounding pin was missing on the flexible cord of an electric pedestal fan which was plugged to an outlet and exposes employees to electric shock hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids, were not approved for those locations:    a.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the west warehouse #1 area of the shop, a water mister was installed on an electric pedestal fan and the fan motor contained a label stating not to expose it to rain or water.  The pedestal fan with the water mister exposes employees to electric shock hazards.          b.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the main production area of the shop, water misters were installed on 2 electric pedestal fans and the fan motors contained a label stating not to expose them to rain or water.  The pedestal fans with the water misters expose employees to electric shock hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1100.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation.       a.  On or about December 13, 2017, and times prior for the establishment, the entries on the OSHA Form 300 for 2017, at column F lacked descriptions of the object/substance that directly injured the employees.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(2)(ii): The employer did not enter the calendar year covered, the company's name, establishment name, establishment address, annual average number of employees covered by the OSHA 300 Log, and the total hours worked by all employees covered by the OSHA 300 Log.    a.  On or about December 13, 2017, and times prior for the establishment, the OSHA Form 300A for 2014, 2015, and 2016 lacked the following:       1.  Certification by a company executive,      2.  Calendar year each form covered,      3.  Annual average number of employees covered by the OSHA 300 Log, and      4.  Total hours worked by all employees covered by the OSHA 300 Log

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a.  On or about August 7, 2017, at the west wall of West Warehouse #2, a cover was not present on an electrical junction box for electrical wire splices with wire nuts which expose employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a.  On or about August 8, 2017, at the shop, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program that described how the requirements for labeling, safety data sheets, and employee training would be met by the employer.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals in wood stains, sealers/top coats, and thinners that were used in the work place.