OSHA Inspection: CAMPING WORLD, INC.

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,971 · Current $7,971

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to explosion hazards and sharp particles flying in the air:  Camping World, Inc., Jasper, GA - on or about 01/24/19, in the production area, PVC piping was used to transport compressed air.  Some feasible and useful methods to correct the hazard, include, but are not limited to:   (1) The complete enclosure of the PVC piping in a conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration.  (2) The replacement of the PVC pipe with a type of pipe approved for use with compressed air, such as, but not limited to, ABS or other approved piping.

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,376 · Current $6,376

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i): Opening(s) from inside flammable and combustible storage room(s) into other rooms or buildings were not provided with noncombustible liquid tight raised seal or ramp at least 4 inches in height. Opening(s) from inside flammable and combustible storage room(s) were not provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The inside flammable and combustible storage room(s) were not liquid-tight where the walls joined the floor:  Camping World, Inc. Byron, GA - On or about 01/24/2019, and times prior to, flammable and combustible paint were stored and mixed in a room inside the main office building that did not meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, thereby creating a fire hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii): Wiring. Electrical wiring and equipment located in inside storage rooms used for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be approved under subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations; for Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint at or above 100 °F (37.8 °C) and Category 4 flammable liquids, shall be approved for general use.  Camping World, Inc. Byron, GA -  On or about 01/24/2019, and times prior to, flammable and combustible paint were stored and mixed in a room inside the main office building that did not meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, thereby creating a fire hazard. The lights and electrical wiring inside the inside storage room was not explosion proof.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,782 · Current $4,782

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    Camping World, Inc.  Byron, GA -  On or about  01/24/2019, and times prior to, employees were required to spray paint in a spraying area with flammable liquids. Electrical equipment such as, but not limited to an extension cords, light switches, electrical overhead lights, cardboard, wood, electrical switches and electrical outlets was located in the spray booth area. The electrical equipment was not approved for the location.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,782 · Current $4,782

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:  Camping World, Inc., Byron, GA - Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  On or about 01/24/2019, there was an accumulation  of flammable and combustible liquids within the spraying area that was outside of a inside storage cabinet.   Chemicals included, but are not limited to reducer, acryli-clean, blender, paints, promoters, etc.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): No smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously  posted at all spraying areas.  Camping World, Inc., Jasper GA - Spray booth - On or about 01/24/19, and times prior to, employees were spray painting with flammable liquids. A "No Smoking" sign was not posted in the area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Camping World, LLC., Byron, Ga - On or about 01/24/19, and times prior to, employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  The portable fire extinguisher in the production area was blocked with chemicals and other products and not readily accessible to employees.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 13, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The date of the annual maintenance check of portable fire extinguishers was or not recorded:  Camping World, LLC., Byron, Ga - On or about 01/24/19, and times prior to, employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  The portable fire extinguisher in the production area annual maintenance check was not conducted or not recorded as required.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).