OSHA Inspection: S. CAMEROTA & SONS, INC.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,246 · Current $5,072 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i): All metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts, and piping systems conveying flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) or aerated solids shall be properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner:  Spray Booth:  On, or about, November 13, 2018, Central Pneumatics air spray gun used to apply AQCRN SR ALK GL PSTL WH B coating, a Category 3 flammable liquid, was not grounded to either the spray booth, building structure or other suitable ground.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,695 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(i): Compressed air receiver(s) were not equipped with one or more spring-loaded safety valves:   Compressor Room:  On, or about, November 13, 2018, the Speedaire air receiver tank provided for the shop air system was not provided with a pressure relief valve.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,695 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:   Machine Shop:  On, or about, November 13, 2018, a four foot long, mixed link chain alloy sling was not provided with an identification tag.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:  Machine Shop:  On, or about, November 13, 2018, a four foot long, mixed link chain alloy sling was not subject to periodic, documented inspections.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4): Certificate(s) of proof test were not available for new, repaired or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings:  Machine Shop:  On, or about, November 13, 2018, a four foot long, mixed link chain alloy sling appeared to be shop-made.  The company did not have any information or documentation to show that the sling had been proof-tested.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,927 · Current $3,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Dyno Room:  The door provided on the electrical control box was left ajar to prevent over-heating of the electrical components, exposing live electrical parts.

Issued

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  Rebuild Area:  On, or about, November 13, 2018, a cover had not been provided on a quad receptacle box located next to a tank.