OSHA Inspection: CONTRACT MANUFACTURER, L.L.C.

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,582 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  The employer does not ensure each exit was marked with a sign reading EXIT to identify location of egress in the event of an emergency.  This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, in the paint touch-up booth at the facility, exposing employees to the hazard of smoke inhalation and burn.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure exits are marked with signs that read, "EXIT".

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,728 · Current $6,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  The employer does not ensure that stored, compressed gas cylinders were stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, exposing employees to fire, explosion, and struck by hazards.  a)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where cylinder of spray adhesive in shipping department not secured  b)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where multiple empty and full cylinders of acetylene, dimethyl ether, methyl acetate behind the facility were missing protective caps and not secured  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure compressed gas cylinders are stored in accordance to Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $8,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The employer does not ensure that chemicals in spray booths are maintained as a day's use.  This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, at the facility, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure only a days/shifts use of chemicals are allowed in spray booths

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(2):  Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes were not of nonsparking material:  The employer does not ensure that tools used to clean spray booths were constructed from non-spark producing material.  This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, at the facility, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure non-spark producing material is used when cleaning the spray booths.

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,873 · Current $6,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  The employer did not ensure employees used the appropriate eye protection for protection while welding, at the CM Trailers facility, exposing the employees to the hazard of flash burns and inflammation of the cornea:  a)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where an employee working on welding line# 3 without a welding hood or welding rated eye protection  b)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where an employee working on the welding table without a welding hood or welding rated eye protection  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure the use of the appropriate eye or face protection.

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $8,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The employer does not ensure slings have permanently affixed durable identification tags.  This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, at the facility, exposing employees to the hazard of falling loads.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to identification tags stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach are affixed to all slings.

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,582 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):Flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors:  The employer does not ensure flexible cords are not ran through holes in structure walls, at the CM Trailers facility:      b)	This violation was observed on or about August 3, 2021, where a flexible cord to a floor fan was ran through a hole in the wall and plugged onto an outlet in an adjacent room, exposing employees to shock hazards  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure flexible cords are not ran through holes in structure walls.

Issued

Sep 14, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,582 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The employer does not ensure that a tank used at the facility is properly labeled or marked to indicate the tanks contents and hazards:   a)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where small spray bottles containing unknown chemicals were not labeled, exposing employees to irritation of the eyes, respiratory system and skin hazards  b)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where 55 gallon barrels of hydraulic fluid were not labeled, exposing employees to irritation of the eyes, respiratory system and skin hazards  c)	This violation was observed on or about March 22, 2021, where large 55 gallon containers of Rinse prep were not labeled, exposing employees to irritation of the eyes, respiratory system and skin hazards  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure the fuel tank is properly marked and labeled.