OSHA Inspection: ATLANTIC WOODCRAFT

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,030 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each work area was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, dry condition.    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about March 12, 2020, combustible wood dust had accumulated on the floor:     A) Below the Busellato Jet 400 RT CNC Machine   B) Below the Morbidelli Author m400f CNC Machine located adjacent to the Shipping Department

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $2,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 12, 2020, the employer had not developed and implemented a hearing conservation program.  An employee was exposed to an average noise level of 87.7 dBA over an 8-hour period.  The employees were required to wear hearing protection; however, no Hearing Conservation Program had been developed or implemented.  None of the employees had been offered baseline audiograms.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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:    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 12, 2020, electrical wiring and equipment including, but not limited to outlets, overhead lighting, a pinch roller, a lift, power tools, and a forklift, were used within 20 feet of the area where a Category 2 flammable adhesive was sprayed on boards to attach laminate as part of the cabinet manufacturing process.  The electrical equipment was not approved for hazardous locations.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame or spark producing equipment was located in the spraying area or within 20 feet thereof, and was not separated by a partition.    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, employees conducted spraying operations using a Category 2 flammable adhesive to attach laminate to wood used for the construction of cabinets.  The spraying was done in an open area of the production floor within ten feet of electrical receptacles mounted on the wall or on the Mar-Bel PR-6-61 Pinch Roller.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):  Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, the following equipment was available for use and was not rated for use where Category 2 flammable liquids such as 3M PB938 High Performance Spray Adhesive were sprayed:    1.  Dewalt DW713 Compound Miter Saw  2.  Porter Cable 360VS Variable Speed Belt Sander

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i): All metal parts of piping systems conveying flammable or combustible liquids were not properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner:      ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 12, 2020, a 55-gallon steel drum of 3M PB938 High Performance Spray Adhesive, a Category 2 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of -4 deg F and a boiling point of 133 deg F was not grounded.  The adhesive was transferred from the drum through a pump to a spray nozzle for spraying onto wooden boards.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): Spraying area(s) were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues:    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, employees sprayed 3M PB938 High Performance Spray Adhesive, a Category 2 flammable liquid, in an open area of the production floor.  There was no exhaust ventilation system in the area to remove flammable vapors.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(1): The employer did not ensure that the storage of flammable liquids in connection with spraying operations conformed to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.106, including paragraph (e)(2)(iv)(C).    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, a small, uncovered plastic pail containing a Category 2 flammable adhesive was stored under the work bench.  The adhesive was 3M PB938 High Performance Spray Adhesive with a flashpoint of -4 deg F and a boiling point of 133 deg F.  Ref. 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a)

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:  On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, waste 3M PB938 High Performance Spray Adhesive was stored in an uncovered plastic pail on the floor under a wooden workbench.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

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:    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about March 2, 2020, an excessive amount of overspray had accumulated on surfaces around the spray area.  Overspray was visible on the wall, workbenches, drums, and a press.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:    On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, the employer did not provide employees responsible for spraying a Category 2 flammable liquid adhesive with the appropriate eye protection.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:  On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, employees who were responsible for spraying a Category 2 flammable adhesive to wood were not provided with the appropriate eye protection.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:  On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, employees were not provided with gloves appropriate to protect their hands from absorbing hazardous chemicals while spraying flammable adhesive on wood during the laminating process prior to cabinet manufacturing.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    COMPANY-WIDE:    On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.  Employees at the company regularly used flammable spray adhesive and stains.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each shift for chemicals used:   ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:  On or about and at times prior to March 12, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the safety data sheets on file were the most recent version published by the manufacturer.  Specifically, the safety data sheet provided for a flammable adhesive that was manually sprayed by employees was outdated (February 2011).

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(vi): The storage, transfer, and handling of liquid did not comply with paragraph (h)(4) of this section.  WASTE STORAGE AREA:  On or about and at times prior to March 12, 2020, spent lacquer thinner and solvent based paints was stored in 55-gallon drums on a rack near the Shipping/Receiving Area.  One drum was observed to be bulging.

Issued

Aug 31, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

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 posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms.  ADHESIVE SPRAY AREA:  On or about and at times prior to March 2, 2020, a Category 2 Flammable liquid, 3M PB938 High Performance Spray Adhesive, was sprayed onto boards to attach laminate for the cabinet manufacturing process.  There were no  "No Smoking" signs posted in the area.