OSHA Inspection: D & K TRAILERS, INC.

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 004016602590

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.  Employer is failing to ensure that employees bond containers when transferring flammable liquids including lacquer thinner and paints. This hazard last occurred on or about May 19, 2018.

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,552 Reduced

Hazardous substances 108024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  Employer is failing to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program that complies with the elements required by the standard for mandatory employee usage of half-mask respirator(s) during painting operations including fit testing and training. A written respirator protection program was not available upon request on May 22, 2018.

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 108024602590

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:  Employer is failing to provide a medical evaluation for spay painting employees required wear a respirator by providing the information required by Appendix C of the standard for evaluation by a licensed health care professional. This violation was last observed on or about May 22, 2018.

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,552 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400530162016602460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   The employer is failing to develop and implement a written chemical hazard communication program. A written hazard communication program was not available upon agency request. Shop employees are exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to welding gases, welding metal fumes, acrylic paints, and lacquer thinner. This hazard was last observed on May 22, 2018.

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  The employer is failing to certify that each industrial truck operator in the facility has been properly trained and evaluated. Employees operate a propane-powered forklift throughout the shop and outside areas. This violation was last observed on or about May 22, 2018.