OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM SEATING, INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved containers and/or portable tanks were not used for the storage of flammable liquids:     On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas, non approved containers without a self-closing lid were observed being used inside of the building to handle and store flammable liquid. This exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, at the paint areas, Class I flammable liquid was dispensed into a smaller container without being effectively grounded and bonded to electrically interconnect the containers to prevent static discharge during dispensing operation.  This exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,979 Reduced

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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:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas an electrical disconnect was observed approximately 12.8 feet of spraying area was not the type approved for Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations.  This exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(h)(12): Electrostatic spray area(s) were not provided with automatic sprinkler protection or other approved automatic extinguishing equipment:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not install automatic sprinklers, or other approved automatic extinguishing equipment, in the interior areas of the powder coating spray booth.  This exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,398 · Current $2,639 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the crate, mill and upholstery department area, the employer did not ensure that the woodworking machines had an "anti-restart" device installed to prevent the machines from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after a power failure.  This exposed employees to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the metal shop area, the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines with the opening greater than one-eighth between the work rest and the wheel.  This exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the metal shop area, the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines with the opening greater than one-fourth inch between the tongue guard and the wheel.  This exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in metal shop, the employer did not instruct the employees to conduct a "ring test" for cracks prior to mounting a new wheel on a grinding machine.  This exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the metal shop, the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines with uneven and/or foreign deposits found on the wheel.  This exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,398 · Current $2,639 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    On or about August 29, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the Super Fici paint machine, the sprocket wheels and chains of a conveyor ,located less than 7 feet from the floor, were not enclosed.  This exposed employees to an caught-in hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Where practicable, combustibles were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the cutting or welding operation and where relocation of combustibles was impracticable combustibles were not protected with flame-proofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal, asbestos guards, or curtains:   On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the powder coating area and in the fabrication shop, employees were permitted to perform grinding and welding operations within 35 feet of unprotected combustible materials.  This exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the metal shop area, the employer did not ensure that an electrical receptacle box, located on the floor, was being used in accordance with the instructions included in the listing or labeling.  This exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about August 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and document appropriate step-by-step lock-out/tag-out procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy of each equipment when employees were engaged in changing, replacing, or cleaning operation of machines.  This exposed employees to struck-by, caught-in, and electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of part 1904 records by establishments with 20 or more employees, but less than 250 employee. The establishment had 20 or more employees at some time during the previous calendar year, and this part required the establishment to keep records, but the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:      Custom Seating, Inc. located at 341 S. 41st Street, Muskogee, OK 74403: On or about June August 29, 2018, the employer failed during calendar year 2017 and 2018, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 07/01/2017 and 07/01/2018, respectively. The establishment employed 110 employees and is classified 423440 during calendar year 2017.