OSHA Inspection: DANA RAILCARE, A DIVISION OF DANA CONTAINER, INC.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $3,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected as required:  (a) Paint Preparation Area - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that a 55-gallon drum of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), a Category 2 flammable liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees F, was not electrically interconnected as required when MEK was dispensed to be used for painting, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $5,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations were not designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute; and, visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:  (a) Painting Area ("Paint Booth") - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the average air velocity was maintained at or above 100 linear feet per minute over the booth cross section exposing employees paint-related chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):  Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  (a) Painting Area ("Paint Booth") - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to provide automatic sprinklers for this paint booth to protect employees from fire-related hazards during spray painting operations.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 was not of explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations:  (a) Painting Area ("Paint Booth") - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to protect employees from potential fire hazards, as an electrically powered metal roll-up door and all of the overhead lights were not of the explosion-proof type.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(3):  Original closed containers, approved portable tanks, approved safety cans or a properly arranged system of piping were not used for bringing flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) into spray finishing room; and, open or glass containers were used:  (a) Painting Area ("Paint Booth") - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to protect employees from potential fire hazards, as open containers of Category 2 and 3 flammable liquids, including but not limited to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and Hempadur Mastic, were left in the spray finishing room.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(i)(8):  The electrical equipment was not so interlocked with the ventilation of the spraying area that the equipment cannot be operated unless the ventilation fans are in operation:  (a) Painting Area ("Paint Booth") - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to protect employees from potential fire hazards as no provisions were made to interlock electrical equipment and compressed air supplies with the ventilation system so that the equipment cannot be operated unless the ventilation fans are in operation.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,072 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who is or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section:  (a) Sand Blasting Area ("Blast Cleaning Room") - On or about August 12, 2019, the employer failed to assess employee exposure to respirable silica during sand blasting activities, exposing employees to a potential silica inhalation hazard.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $134,937 · Current $13,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.5(a)  Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the standards contained in this part shall apply with respect to employments performed in a workplace in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Wake Island, Outer Continental Shelf lands defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Johnston Island, and the Canal Zone. 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(i)(B):  The employer did not provide a full face piece pressure demand supplied air respirator (SAR) with auxiliary self-contained air supply for employee use in IDLH atmospheres:  (a) Dana Rail Care, Inc. Tank Car Maintenance & Repair Shop - On multiple dates after August 12, 2019, the SAR provided by the employer did not have an auxiliary air supply for employees who entered tank cars, permit-required confined spaces, to perform maintenance activities, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard.          1. On 8/14/19, tank car 33455 was entered for wire wheeling; 2. On 8/16/19, tank car 34334 was entered for cleaning;    3. On 8/16/19, tank car 34575 was entered for cleaning;    4. On 8/22/19, tank car 34412 was entered for cleaning;        5. On 8/23/19, tank car 21106 was entered to check heater coils;        6. On 8/24/19, tank car 21106 was entered for pipe repairs / heater coils;    7. On 8/26/19, tank car 21106 was entered to weld heater pipe and brackets;        8. On 8/27/19, tank car 21106 was entered to inspect coils;       9. On 8/27/19, tank car 25007 was entered for cleaning;        10. On 8/28/19, tank car 9788 was entered for measurements;       11. On 8/28/19, tank car 25007 was entered for cleaning;        12. On 9/3/19, tank car 9299 was entered for ultrasonic testing;        13. On 9/3/19, tank car 34136 was entered for ultrasonic testing;        14. On 9/3/19, tank car 34143 was entered to clean welds;        15. On 9/3/19, tank car 39513 was entered for wire wheeling;        16. On 9/5/19, tank car 130012 was entered for wire wheeling and ultrasonic testing;       17. On 9/9/19, tank car 25007 was entered for weld repair;      18. On 9/11/19, tank car 90027 was entered for cleaning; and,     19. On 9/12/19, tank car 130001 was entered for wire wheeling and ultrasonic testing.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(2): The employer did not post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the following legend:  DANGER RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY  (a) Sand Blasting Area ("Blast Cleaning Room") - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to post this sign at all entrances to regulated areas, including the sand blasting area where silica based blasting media is used.