OSHA Inspection: CC MOTORS LLC

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $7,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(4):  Electrical wiring and equipment did not conform to the provisions of this paragraph and was not otherwise be in accordance with subpart S of this part:    (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior for employees exposed to potential fire hazards where non-hazard classified electrical wiring and equipment was installed within a Class 1 Division 1 hazardous location within the undercoating bay located at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): All spraying areas were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life was not endangered:  (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior, for an employee exposed to potential fire and health hazards while spraying NOX Rust 576-34 (30-60% hydrodtreated light distillate (petroleum)(CAS # 64742-47-8)) at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:  (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior for employees exposed to potential fire hazards where eight 16 gallon containers containing an approximate total of 128 gallons (exceeding a maximum use of 5-10 gallons per day) of NOX Rust 576-34 (30-60% hydrotreated light distillate (Petroleum) (CAS # 64742-47-8)) and an open container containing an approximate total of 5 gallons of 764-Stinger Citrus Tar & Gum (100% medium aliphatic naphtha (CAS # 64742-88-7)) was stored within the undercoating bay at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2037

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:  (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior for an employee exposed to potential fire hazards where an approximate total of five gallons of 764-Stinger Citrus Tar & Gum (100% medium aliphatic naphtha (CAS # 64742-88-7)) was poured from its original container to an open metal drum within the undercoating bay at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C326

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(m)(1): Spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual component coatings were not conducted in approved sprinklered spray booths meeting the requirements of this section:  (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior for an employee exposed to potential fire hazards where a 2 part resin and activator bed liner (dual component coating) are sprayed in a partially enclosed spray area in absence of a sprinkler system at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $7,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2037C326

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior, for an employee exposed to respiratory hazards while engaged in spray finishing operations wearing a 3M 5000 negative pressure half-face respirator or a breathe-cool supplied air hood at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.    Abatement Note:      A minimally acceptable respiratory protection program shall include all of the following requirements:    1.  Written standard operating procedures governing the selection and use of respirators shall be established.    2.  Only approved respirators shall be used.  Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed.    3.  Respirators must be provided free-of-charge where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.    4.  Employers must provide (free-of-charge) a medical evaluation to determine each employee's fitness to wear a respirator before initial use.    5.  Before initial respirator use, fit testing is required for all employees using negative or positive pressure tight-fitting respirators where such respirators are required by OSHA or where the employer requires the use of such a respirator.    6.  The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use of respirators and their limitations.    7.  Surveillance of work area conditions and degree of employee exposure or stress shall be conducted.    8.  Employer must ensure the use of respirators where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.    9.  Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected to keep them in a sanitary condition.    10.  Respirators shall be stored in a clean and sanitary location to prevent damage and contamination.    11.  Respirators shall be inspected during cleaning and repaired when necessary.    12.  There shall be regular inspection and evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness of the program.    13.  Compressed breathing air must meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing air.    14.  The employer must establish and retain medical evaluations and fit-testing records.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C326

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select a NIOSH-certified respirator:  (a) On or about April 19, 2018 and at times prior, for an employee exposed to respiratory hazards while engaged in spray finishing operations wearing a breathe-cool supplied air hood at or near 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C326

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(1): An employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the ceiling concentration of 0.2 mg/m3:  (a) On or about April 19, 2018, for employee CC TT1 where the 15-minute time weighted average exposure to methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) was calculated to be 0.73 mg/m3 (3.648 times the PEL), while working in a partially enclosed spray area while wearing a respirator that was not NIOSH approved at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C326

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) On or about April 19, 2018, for employee CC TT1 where the 15-minute time weighted average exposure to methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) was calculated to be 0.73 mg/m3 (3.648 times the PEL), while working in a partially enclosed spray area without adequate ventilation at or near, 3302 36th Street SW in Fargo, ND.