OSHA Inspection: DAKOTA BODIES, LLC

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,831 · Current $3,381 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(e)(2): Ship stairs with open risers and a vertical rise between tread surfaces were not between 6.5 to 12 inches (17 to 30 cm);    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees performing work on the east wash bay work platform were protected from fall hazards in that, the risers on the stairs had a vertical rise height of approximately 14 inches. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(I): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling:     (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees performing work on the west wash bay work platforms were protected from fall hazards in that, the work platforms did not have a guardrail along the entire perimeter of the platform. The two platforms were not equipped with guardrail at the end of the platform. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 5 feet.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(iii): (iii) Each ship stairs and alternating tread type stairs was not equipped with handrails on both sides.    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees performing work from platforms in the east wash bay were protected from fall hazards in that, the platforms did not have handrails on both sides of the stairs. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 5 feet.    (b)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees performing work from platforms in the west wash bay were protected from fall hazards in that, the platforms did not have handrails on both sides of the stairs. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 5 feet.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Apr 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $4,508 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from chemical hazards when performing work in the zinc rich primer spray booth in that, the booth did not have a visible gauge, audible alarm or pressure activated device to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.     (b)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from chemical hazards when performing work in the top coat powder spray booth in that, the booth did not have a visible gauge, audible alarm or pressure activated device to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,831 · Current $3,382 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section, was not established and implemented where respirator(s) were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirator(s) were required by the employer:        (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section.  The program was not established and implemented whenever respirators were required by the employer, in that the employer required the use of a 3M half-face, negative pressure, air-purifying respirator during spray operations of Zinc Rich Primer and Top Coat Power Coat.  This hazard exposed the employee to the lack of knowledge of proper respirator use.      Abatement Note:  The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:       (1)        Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;       (2)        Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;       (3)        Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;       (4)        Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;       (5)        Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;       (6)        Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;       (7)        Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;       (8)        Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and       (9)        Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:     (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from hazards associated with respirator used in that, the company did not require employees to receive a medical evaluation prior to being required to wear a respirator when performing work. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with respirator use.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from chemical hazards in that, the employer did not ensure each employees passed an appropriate fit test prior to being required to wear respirators when performing work. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee required to wear respirators when performing work were protected from chemical hazards in that, employees were allowed to wear respirators with facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ii): Corrective glasses, goggles or other personal protective equipment were worn in a manner that interfered with the seal of the respirator facepiece:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure an employee was protected from chemical hazard in that, the employee wore a head socks in a manner that interfered with the seal of the respirator facepiece. This condition exposed an employee to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees required to wear respirators when performing work were protected from chemical hazards in that, respirators were stored in the ambient environment in a manner that would not protect them from damage, contamination and/or dust. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Apr 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from chemical hazards in that, the employer did not ensure employees spraying Cal Prep 73 DB in the wash bays of the paint department wore appropriate personal protective equipment to protect employees from skin contact. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $4,508 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure the eyewash in between the wash bays was readily accessible to employees spraying corrosive liquids in the area in that, material was stored in close proximity to the eyewash that impeded access for immediate emergency use. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,661 · Current $6,763 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees operating the Sidewinder M Hem, Inc. horizontal bandsaw were protected from laceration hazards in that, the unused portion of the blade was not appropriately guarded during use. This condition exposed employees to laceration hazards.     (b)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee operating the Johnson vertical band saw were protected from laceration hazards in that, the unused portion of the blade was not appropriately guarded during use. This condition exposed employees to laceration hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv)(a):    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from in-going pinch point hazards in that, the belt and pulley assembly of the blade drive wheel on the Johnson vertical band saw, was not appropriately guarded. This condition exposed employees to caught-in and ingoing pinch point hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from ingoing nip point hazards in that, the ventilation fan motor horizontal belt on the undercoat booth located in the paint department, was not appropriately guarded. This condition exposed employees to ingoing nip point hazards.     (b)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from ingoing nip point hazards in that, the ventilation fan motor horizontal belt on the wet/finished paint booth located in the paint department, was not appropriately guarded. This condition exposed employees to ingoing nip point hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from in-going nip point hazards in that, the Johnson vertical bandsaw inclined belt was not appropriately guarded. This condition exposed employees to in-going nip point hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,831 · Current $3,382 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from debris and eye hazards in that, the outgoing pressure on a compressed air nozzle used for cleaning was in excess of 30 p.s.i. The air hose outside of the top coat powder spray booth had a damaged reducer on the nozzle and measured approximately 55 p.s.i output. This condition exposed employees to debris and eye hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,831 · Current $3,382 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from welding process radiation hazards in that, the welding curtains in the sub part department was not maintained free of tears and damage. This condition exposed employees to welding processes radiation.     (b)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from welding process radiation hazards in that, the welding curtains along the corridor adjacent the office and design departments were not maintained free of tears and damage. This condition exposed employees to welding processes radiation.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that, the ground cable for a Lincoln Power MIG in the fabrication department was damaged, exposing bare conductors and was not replaced. This condition exposed employees to burns and shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $4,508 Reduced

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:    (a)Dakota Bodies, LLC at 201 20th Avenue Southeast, Watertown, SD 57201: On or about and at times prior to October 30, 2018, the employer did not ensure employee were protected from chemical hazard in that, employees hired after annual training did not hazard communication training prior to performing work with hazardous chemicals in their work areas. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.