OSHA Inspection: GST MANUFACTURING, LTD

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected.       In the flammable storage area, employees were dispensing products such as, but not limited to thinner into transfer containers without electrical interconnection between the dispensing nozzle and the container. Employees were potentially exposed to a smoke inhalation and burn hazard.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Flammable liquid storage cabinet(s) were not labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away":      In the paint mixing area, the flammable liquid cabinets were not properly labeled. Employees were potentially exposed to a smoke inhalation and burn hazard.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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. In the paint area, the employer did not ensure that each spray booth was equipped with a manometer.  Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.    b. In the paint area, the employer did not ensure that the spray booth was equipped with a functioning manometer. The manometer did not have gauge fluid.   Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  In the paint area, there was stored material adjacent to the spray paint booths.  Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3912.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    The employer did not certify a workplace hazard assessment for employees required to wear respirators and personal protective equipment.  Employees were exposed to respiratory and skin hazards while performing tasks, such as, but not limited to powder coating and abrasive blasting.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide personnel protective equipment (PPE) at no cost to employees, except as provided by paragraphs(h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section:      The employer did not ensure that personal protective equipment was provided at no cost to employees.  Employees are required to pay for personal protective equipment.  Employees were exposed to eye, respiratory and skin hazards while performing tasks, such as but not limited to welding, spray paint, powder coating and abrasive blasting.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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:    In the production area, employees wearing 3M full face, 3M half mask air purifying and NOVA supplied air respirators during spray painting, abrasive blasting and powder coating operations were not medically evaluated prior to initial use of the respirator were exposed to respiratory and physiological hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:   In the production area, employees wearing 3M full face and 3M half mask air purifying respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter were exposed to respiratory inhalation hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The employer did not ensure that compressors used to supply breathing air to respirators were constructed and situated so as to have a tag maintained at the compressor containing the most recent change date and the signature of the person authorized by the employer to perform the change:    In the abrasive blasting area, the compressor used to supply air to respirators did not have a tag maintained at the compressor. The employees were potentially exposed to respiratory and physiological hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:  In the abrasive blasting area, the compressor used to supply air to respirators did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm. The employee was potentially exposed to respiratory and physiological hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      The employer did not provide an eyewash or shower in the immediate work area where corrosive material is being used. Employees were using corrosives, such as, but not limited to GF Prep.  Employees were exposed to eye and skin burn hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.    a. In the paint mixing area, the portable fire extinguisher was not labeled or identified exposing employees to the hazard of smoke inhalation and fire.    b. In the weld shop area, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked by stored material exposing employees to the hazard of smoke inhalation and fire.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   The employer  did not ensure that all employees were provided fire extinguisher training exposing employees to the hazard of smoke inhalation and fire.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3913.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either:      The employer did not ensure that the containers of products, such as but not limited to Finish 1 Economy thinner were labeled with the appropriate identity and hazard warning for employees performing tasks such as, but not limited to cleaning and manufacturing. Employees were potentially exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  The employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees performing tasks such as, but not limited to spray painting. Employees using products, such as, but not limited to KEM AQUA 400 Waterborne Enamel were potentially exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  In the paint mixing area, the exit was not properly labeled. Employees were potentially exposed to a smoke inhalation and burn hazard.

Issued

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  In the paint production area, the employer did not ensure that employees store their respirators properly. A 3M full face respirator was hanging on a nail in the work area  exposing employees to respiratory inhalation hazards.