OSHA Inspection: HELI-TECH, INC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,413 · Current $848 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:  a. On or about May 29, 2018, paint mixing, chemical storage and tool cleaning area next to the spray booth, the employer failed to ensure that the "#51 Lacquer Thinner" dispensing drum was grounded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity, which could be an ignition source to "#51 Lacquer Thinner" drum, waste solvent drum next to it or flammable vapors from other paints and chemicals used in the area.

Issued

Jul 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $998 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a. On or about May 30, 2018, in the spray paint booth area, the employer failed to ensure that any employee conducting spray glue-assembly operations were wearing appropriate eye protection. The spray painter was observed wearing glasses without side-shields, instead of safety glasses or goggles as required in the SDS, which did not provide adequate protection from spray vapors and particles.

Issued

Jul 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a. On or about May 29, 2018, the employer failed to developed and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for the protection of the employees that can come in contact with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to "#51 Lacquer Thinner",  "High Solid Corrosion Resistant Epoxy Primer" and "PPG Paints and Base Component".