OSHA Inspection: DELASTEK USA CORP.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Mar 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,675 · Current $6,506 Reduced

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). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests, medical evaluations, and training.   b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardenerin 5 minutes intervals for about an hour. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests, medical evaluations, and training.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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: Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  a). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include medical evaluations.  b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener.  The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include medical evaluations.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include training.   b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener.  The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include training.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,675 · Current $6,506 Reduced

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). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, 67-77% Isopropyl Alcohol.  The employer did not implement a hazard communication program.  b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener. Employee sprays 4 bumpers in 1 hour; it takes 5 minutes for each spraying task. Three coats are sprayed for each bumper. Spraying is done in a spray booth. Standox Filler contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Propylene Glycol. Standox 2K Plasticiser contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Butyl Acetate. Standox 2K Hardener contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, polyisocyanate resin. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, 67-77% Isopropyl Alcohol.  The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training.    b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener. Employee sprays 4 bumpers in 1 hour; it takes 5 minutes for each spraying task. Three coats are sprayed for each bumper. Spraying is done in a spray booth. Standox Filler contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Propylene Glycol. Standox 2K Plasticiser contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Butyl Acetate. Standox 2K Hardener contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, polyisocyanate resin. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Mar 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests.  b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener for about an hour. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests.