OSHA Inspection: DCI SIGNS & AWNINGS, INC

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

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:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.    The employer did not install a raised seal or ramp at least four inches high in the flammable paint storage room for employees exposed to flammable organic solvents, including but not limited to xylene, in order to ensure that paint spills do not spread to other areas.    Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. Such system was not designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.    The employer did not install a ventilation system with at least six air changes per hour in the flammable paint storage room for employees exposed to flammable organic solvents, including but not limited to xylene, in order to ensure that the vapors do not reach the lower explosive limit (LEL).    Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

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) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.    The employer did not install a manometer or similar device for employees using a paint spray booth exposed to organic solvents, including but not limited to xylene, in order to ensure required air velocity is maintained.    Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

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) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.    The employer did not install a sprinkler system downstream and upstream of the filters for employees using a paint spray booth exposed to flammable organic solvents, including but not limited to xylene, in order to ensure fire suppression.    Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

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:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.    The employer did not ensure that only intrinsically safe wiring was inside paint booth for employees using a the booth exposed to organic solvents, including but not limited to xylene, in order to ensure there was not an ignition source.    Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to xylene who are required to use 3M half-face respirators equipped with P-100/OV filters during paint booth and welding operations.           Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

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:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer failed to provide a medical evaluation before respirator fit test or use for employees exposed to xylene who are required to use 3M half-face respirators equipped with P-100/OV filters during paint booth and welding operations.            Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer failed to ensure that the employees were fit-tested prior to required use of 3M half-face respirators equipped with P-100/OV filters during paint booth and welding operations.            Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer failed to ensure that the employees were trained prior to required use of 3M half-face respirators equipped with P-100/OV filters during paint booth and welding operations.           Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug, and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug found damaged or defective was used before being repaired:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.    The employer did not adequately repair damaged cords for employees using cord and plug electrical devices to include a hand held drill and drill press throughout the facility.    Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program for employees using chemicals including, but not limited to, welding fumes and organic paint solvent vapors.   Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer did not develop a list of the hazardous chemicals for employees working with chemicals including, but not limited to, welding fumes and organic paint solvent vapors.   Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.

Issued

Jan 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

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) 110 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  The employer did not provide initial hazard communication training for employees conducting erlding and spray painting exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to, welding fumes and organic paint solvent vapors.   Violation occurred on or about 9/13/2019.