OSHA Inspection: TOP DOLLAR HOLDINGS, LLC

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spraybooth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry.      On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the cabinet spray booths were substantially constructed of steel, concrete or masonry, as follows:     a.  Powder Shop, three cabinet spray booths constructed with wood,  b.  Powder Shop, a cabinet spray booth for spraying primer was constructed of wood,  c.  Plating building, two cabinet spray booths constructed of wood.      Employees sprayed primers (flammable liquids) and powder coatings (combustible dusts) at cabinet spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3):  The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, were not covered with non-combustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.     On or about October 29, 2019, at the plating building, west wall, the employer did not ensure that the floor of the spray booth was constructed with non-combustible material.  The spray booth had a cardboard floor which is combustible.  Employees sprayed paint (flammable) from aerosol cans and were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 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.      On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the space within the following spray booths on the downstream and upstream sides of the filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    a.  At the powder shop, 1st cabinet spray booth,  b.  At the powder shop, 2nd cabinet spray booth,  c.  At the powder shop, 3rd cabinet spray booth,  d.  At the powder shop, cabinet spray booth for primer spraying,  e.  At the powder shop, spray booth for cup gun spraying,  f.  At the plating building, spray booth for aerosol paint can spraying.    Employees sprayed powders (combustible dusts), primers (flammable), and paint (flammable) at the spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) were not designed, installed and maintained such 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. Electrostatic spraying were conducted when the air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 60 linear feet per minute (or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics). Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.       On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the average air velocity over the open face of spray booths was not less than 100 linear feet per minute and/or visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained at the following spray booths:    a.  Powder shop, 1st cabinet spray booth for powder coating (combustible dust),  b.  Powder shop, 2nd cabinet spray booth for powder coating (combustible dust),  c.  Powder shop, 3rd cabinet spray booth for powder coating (combustible dust),  d.  Powder shop, cabinet spray booth for liquid primer (flammable liquid),   e.  Powder shop, spray booth for cup gun spraying of liquid coatings.  f.   Plating building, spray booth for aerosol can paint (flammable liquid) spraying.    Employees sprayed liquid coatings (flammable liquids) and powder coatings (combustible dusts) within spray booths and/or at cabinet spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(l)(2)(i): All non-deposited air-suspended powder was not safely removed via exhaust ducts to the powder recovery cyclone or receptacle.      On or about December 10, 2019, at the powder shop, the employer did not ensure that non-deposited air-suspended powder was safely removed via exhaust ducts to a powder recovery cyclone or receptacle during powder coating at cabinet spray booths which include, but are not limited to the 3rd cabinet spray booth.  Employees sprayed powder coatings (combustible dust) at cabinet spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.      On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that metal racks, containers of powder coating, wood boards, cardboard boxes, and/or wooden racks were not stored within 3 feet of the sides of the following spray booths:       a.  Powder shop, 1st cabinet spray booth,  b.  Powder shop, 2nd cabinet spray booth,  c.  Powder shop, primer cabinet spray booth,  d.  Powder shop, spray booth,  e.  Plating building, spray booth near west wall.      Employees sprayed powder coatings (combustible dusts) or liquid coatings (flammable liquids) at the cabinet spray booths or spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(3): Independent exhaust. Each spray booth did not have an independent exhaust duct system discharging to the exterior of the building, except that multiple cabinet spray booths in which identical spray finishing material is used with a combined frontal area of not more than 18 square feet may have a common exhaust.      a.  On or about October 29, 2019, Powder Shop, the employer did not ensure that two cabinet spray booths with a combined frontal area of more than 18 square feet, had an independent exhaust duct system discharging to the exterior of the building.  The two cabinet spray booths had a common exhaust system discharging to the interior of the building.  Employees sprayed powder coatings (combustible dust) at the cabinet spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.      b.  On or about October 29, 2019, Powder Shop, the employer did not ensure that a cabinet spray booth and walk-in type spray booth with a combined frontal area of more than 18 square feet, had an independent exhaust duct system.  Employees sprayed flammable liquids at the spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(7): Exhaust ducts were not constructed of steel.      On or about October 29, 2019, Powder Shop, the employer did not ensure that the exhaust ducts for two cabinet spray booths were constructed of steel.  The exhaust ducts for the two cabinet spray booths were constructed of flexible aluminum duct.  Employees sprayed powder (combustible dust) at cabinet spray booths and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(1): Spraying was conducted outside of predetermined spraying area(s).      On or about December 10, 2019, at the powder shop, the employer did not ensure that flammable liquid coatings were sprayed within the spray area.  An employee was standing beyond the spray booth wall and beyond the spray booth ceiling spraying flammable liquid coatings.  Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards during spray operations using flammable coatings.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

Jul 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary.      On or about December 10, 2019, at the powder shop, the employer did not ensure that the floor of the walk-in type spray booth was cleaned of dust accumulations.  An employee sprayed coatings (flammable liquids) on metal parts at the spray booth and was exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(i): All areas were not kept free of the accumulation of powder coating dust.      On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the following areas were kept free of the accumulation of powder coating dust (combustible dust):    a.  Powder shop, catch tray of the 1st cabinet spray booth,  b.  Powder shop, floor under the 1st cabinet spray booth,  c.  Powder shop, building walls and building framing near 3 cabinet spray booths,  d.  Plating Building, floor under two cabinet spray booths.       Employees sprayed powder coatings (combustible dust) and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(iii): "No Smoking"� signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all powder coating areas and powder storage rooms.   On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that "No Smoking" signs were conspicuously posted at the following powder coating areas where employees sprayed powder coatings (combustible dust) and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards:  a.  Powder shop at three cabinet spray booth areas, b.  Plating Building at two cabinet spray booth areas.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift.      a.  On or about October 29, 2019, Plating Building, containers for waste powder coating (combustible dust) were not disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift.  Powder coating operations exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "NO SMOKING" sign(s) in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at spraying area(s) and paint storage room(s).   On or about October 29, 2019, the employer did not ensure that "No Smoking" signs were conspicuously posted at the following spray areas where employees sprayed primer (flammable) and paints (flammable) and were exposed to fire and explosion hazards:  a.  Powder shop at the primer cabinet spray booth, b.  Powder shop at the spray booth for paint spraying, c.  Plating building at the spray booth for paint spraying.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.      On or about December 10, 2019, at the powder shop, the employer did not ensure that compressed air, used by an employee to clean metal parts at a cabinet spray booth, was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  This exposed the employee to struck-by hazards.