OSHA Inspection: POWER MEDIA, INC.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2956.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spray booth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer constructed the spray booth with materials including wood paneling.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not have the visible gauge on the spray booth to indicate the required air velocity.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    On or about April 10, 2018, the paint booth located in the spray area did not have a sprinkler system.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): In areas with combustible residues, the employer did not ensure there was no electrical equipment in any spraying area, whereon deposits of combustible residues may readily accumulate:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer had installed an electrical outlet in the paint spray booth that was not approved for Class I, group D locations. The outlet had residue build up that was found to be ignitable.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operation(s) exceeded the minimum required for operation:    On or about April 10, 2018, flammable liquids including but not limited to, Mohawk Duracoat Pre-catalyzed, Mohawk E-Z Vinvyl Sealer, and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner used in spraying operations are stored within the spray booth. More than one day's worth was stored.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 April 10, 2018, flammable liquids including but not limited to, Mohawk Duracoat Pre-catalyzed, Mohawk E-Z Vinvyl Sealer, and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner used in spraying operations were transferred without grounding and bonding.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1108.00 Reduced

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:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer failed to have a respiratory protection program for employees that are required to wear half-face and/or full-face tight fitting respirator during spray finishing operations.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer failed to provide a medical evaluation to employees who wear half-face and/or full-face tight fitting respirators during spray finishing operations.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer failed to provide a fit test to employees who wear half-face and/or full-face tight fitting respirators during spray finishing operations.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not provide initial and/or annual training on the emergency action plan in case of fire. Employees are expected to evacuate the building.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    On or about April 10, 2018, in the spray finishing area, the 120 volts AC junction box cover was not properly fixed exposing live electrical conductors.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $2217.00 Reduced

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:  On or about April 10, 2018, the company did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Mohawk Duracoat Pre-catalyzed, Mohawk E-Z Vinvyl Sealer, Mohawk Wiping Wood Stain, Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and Rapid Tac.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure containers containing chemicals were labeled with the identity of the chemicals and hazards. Employees work with chemicals in secondary containers including, but not limited to, cleaners and adhesive and wax removers.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets (SDSs)for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not maintain and make SDSs available  to employees. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Mohawk Duracoat Pre-catalyzed, Mohawk E-Z Vinvyl Sealer, Mohawk Wiping Wood Stain, Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and Rapid Tac.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Mohawk Duracoat Pre-catalyzed, Mohawk E-Z Vinvyl Sealer, Mohawk Wiping Wood Stain, Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and Rapid Tac.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background shall be conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms:    On or about April 10, 1018, the employer did not have "no smoking" signs posted on the spray booth located in spray finishing area.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about April 10, 2018, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not provide PPE training to employees. Employees are provided PPE such as gloves, Tyvek suits, respirators, and hearing protection.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    On or about April 10, 2018, the employer did not visually inspect fire extinguishers at least monthly.