OSHA Inspection: YC52 LLC

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spray booth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry.  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020,. an employee (spray painter), while spray painting wooden baseball bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to a fire hazard in that the booth was constructed of wood framing covered by particle board,

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden baseball bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to a fire hazard in that the interior walls on the spray booth were not smooth to prevent residue buildup and facilitate cleaning and washing.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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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, and average air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 100 linear feet per minute:  a.) Spray Booth -On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden baseball bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to a fire hazard as well as over exposure to the stains and coatings in that the booth was not equipped with devices that would ensure that the ventilation in the booth was meeting a minimal 100 linear feet per minute.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden baseball bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to a fire hazard in that the booth was not equipped with an automatic suppression system both in the booth and in the ductwork.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6): The Spray booth having a frontal area larger than 9 square feet did not have metal deflectors or curtains not less than 2 1/2 inches deep installed at the upper outer edge of the booth over the opening:   a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden baseball bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to the hazards of over-exposure to hazardous chemicals, and ignition of those chemicals in that a deflector was not installed at the upper edge of the opening of the booth which could reduce the turbulence in the booth and provide for adequate ventilation.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame(s) or spark producing equipment, not separated by a partition, were located within 20 feet of spraying area(s):   a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to the hazards of ignition of flammable vapors inside of the booth due to the presence of electrical equipment (switches and outlets) and wiring which was not separated by an adequate partition or were of the proper classification to be used within 20' of the spraying area.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles:  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to the ignition of flammable vapors in that electrical lighting which was located above and within 20' of the face of the booth were not enclosed .

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(4): The fan-rotating element was not nonferrous or non-sparking or such material did not comprise or line the casing:  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) was spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings and the rotating fan blades for the ventilation system were made of a ferrous material thus exposing employees to a potential fire hazard.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(5): Electric motor(s) driving exhaust fan(s) for spray booth(s) were located inside the duct(s):  a.)    Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings and an electrical motor was located in the duct work which was not of the correct classification for operation in a flammable environment.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(7): Exhaust ducts were not constructed of steel:  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was exposed to a fire hazard in that the exhaust duct for the fans was constructed of plastic.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was wearing a 3M elasomeric respirator and a written respiratory protection program has not been developed.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter), while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was wearing a North 7600 elastomeric respirator which was then replaced with a 3M 6000 and 5101 respirator and the employee had not been fit- tested.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was wearing a 3M elastomeric respirator and had facial hair in contact with the seal of the respirator.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary.   a.) Spray Booth - On or about March 12, 2020, an employee (spray painter) while spray painting wooden bats with flammable stains and coatings was wearing a 3M elastomeric respirator and an effective respirator training program had not been provided.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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:  a.) Establishment - On or about March 12, 2020, employee(s) were exposed to chemicals to include, but not limited to, flammable stains and coatings and a hazard communication program had not been developed or implemented.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

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.) Establishment - On or about March 12, 2020, employees were exposed to chemicals to include, but not limited to flammable stains and coatings and effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in the work area had not been provided to employees.

Issued

Sep 2, 2020

Abate by

Oct 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430104015342460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): No smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas.  a.) Spray Booth -On or about March 12, 2020, "No smoking signs" were not posted where the employee (Spray painter) was spray painting with flammable stains and coatings.