OSHA Inspection: BALLYMORE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

May 16, 2018

Abate by

May 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,880

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) Facility, spray booth: The employer did not ensure that respirators, required to use by employees to perform powder coating operations, were properly stored to protect from damage, dust, and/or contamination. Respirators were hung by the straps above the powder coating storage area near the spray booth without being protected from contamination.     This condition noted/observed on/about 12 APR 2018.

Issued

May 16, 2018

Abate by

Jun 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $5,044 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15 mg/m3 :    a) Powder Coating Booth: Employee(s) performing spray powder coating operations were exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) at a concentration of 45.135 mg/m^3 as an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA), which was 3.009 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 15 mg/m^3. Employee exposures were derived from samples collected for 438 minutes, with zero exposure assumed for all unsampled time periods.    This violation was measured on/about 12 APR 2018.

Issued

May 16, 2018

Abate by

Jul 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):    a) Facility, spray booth: Engineering controls were not implemented to achieve compliance when an employee was overexposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR). While performing powder coating operations in the spray booth an employee was exposed during a 438 minute sample, to PNOR concentration of 45.135mg/m^3 as an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA). This is 3.009 times the PEL of 15mg/m^3. Employee exposure were derived from samples collected for 438 minutes, with zero exposure assumed for all unsampled time periods.      This violation was measured on/about 12 APR 2018.    Abatement Note: General methods of control applicable for the circumstances include, but not limited to the following:    1) Redesign and implement an effective ventilation system for the spray booth to handle the volume of powder coat used; the Nordson Econo-Coat can be equipped with additional air handling units to increase functionality.   2) Develop and implement a maintenance program for the Nordson Econo-Coat to ensure adequate functionality, which includes cleaning procedures for filters and a regular change schedule.  3) Perform air monitoring/sampling to assure the adequate protection and controls.  4) Provide employees training on the hazards and health symptoms associated with inhaling high levels of powder coat, including proper use and maintenance of ventilation system.

Issued

May 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $4,204 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Facility, spray booth area: The employer did not ensure that employees performing powder coating operations were trained on the hazards associated with hazardous chemicals used on site, including, but not limited to: crystalline silica, calcium carbonate, carbon black, and titanium dioxide contained in the Protech powder coat.     This condition was noted on/about 16 NOV 2017.