OSHA Inspection: RESCOM CABINETS INC.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:    Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - Employees sprayed Wilsonart 900 series adhesive classified as flammable in the manufacturing area. Electrical outlets, 52 inches from the table where the adhesive was sprayed, were not Class I, Division 2 electrical equipment, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(1): In unsprinklered buildings, where sprinklers are installed only to protect spraying areas, the installation did not conform to such standards insofar as they are applicable.      Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - Painter sprayed flammable materials, such as paints and clear coat, inside the spray booth. The fire extinguishing system had not been inspected since 2015, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $500 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:    Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - The painter was provided and required to wear a half mask, negative pressure respirator. A written respiratory protection program was not established, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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: Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - The painter was provided and required to wear a half mask, negative pressure respirator. A medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to wear a respirator was not  performed, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer shall ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph.  Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - The painter was provided and required to wear a half mask, negative pressure respirator. A fit test was not conducted, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; what the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; how to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; what the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and how to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:  Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - The painter was provided and required to wear a half mask, negative pressure respirator. Respirator training in accordance with the standard was not conducted, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $500 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:    Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - Employees cut wood and laminate, used Thinner and lacquer paint, sealers and stains. A written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented, on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked as required.  Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - Portable bottles containing lacquer thinner and glue were not labeled with it contents , on or about 4/11/18.

Issued

May 31, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Rescom Cabinets Inc., Macon, GA - Employees cut wood and laminate, used Thinner and lacquer paint, sealers and stains. Information and training as required by the standard was not conducted, on or about 4/11/18.