OSHA Inspection: DIREKT FORCE, LLC

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/11/21, exit routes/doors throughout the facility were blocked by welding equipment and materials, large industrial fans, mop buckets, and pallets of material.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

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 Area - On or about 5/11/21, the space inside the spray booth was not equipped with approved automatic sprinklers.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(5):Electrical equipment in spraying areas, where deposits of combustible residues were readily accumulated, were not approved for the location.  a) Spray Booth Area - On or about 5/11/21, electrical outlets, an electrical disconnect, a pneumatical on/off panel, and a regular shop light were all located within the spray area and were not approved for Class 1, Division 1 hazardous locations.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100deg F.:  a) Spray Booth Area - On or about 5/11/21, Lacquer thinner (flash point = -4 deg F) and Klean-Strip Prep All (flash point = 52 deg F) were used to clean items used in the spray painting process.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 Area - On or about 5/11/2021, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use including selection, medical evaluation, fit-testing, training, and inspection.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Spray Booth Area - On or about 5/11/2021, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.   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.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  Spray Booth Area - On or about 5/11/2021, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.   Employee(s) were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) spray Booth Area - On or about 5/11/2021, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.  Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:        Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;        What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;         How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;         How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;         What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;         How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3901.00 · Current $2340.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:   a) Machining Area - On or about 5/11/21, the cover for the foot pedal for lathe SL 45 MC was broken exposing employees to the accidental actuation of the lathe and its rotating chuck and parts.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION RQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1875.00 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.:   a) Throughout facility  - On or about 5/11/21, compressed air used to cleaning coolant and metal chips from parts and machines had a dead end pressure of > 75 psi.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1875.00 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:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/11/2021 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to American Lubricants Waylube (containing petroleum oils, WD 40 (containing LVP aliphatic hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide), lacquer thinner (containing methanol, toluene, acetone, and ethanol), Klean-Strip Prep All (containing hydrotreated light naphtha, and hydrotreated light distillate), PPG Spectracron 380HS Poly-Iothane Clear Base (containing heptane, limestone, and 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate), and Commercial Performance Coatings GXH1086 urethane hardener (containing hexamethylene dissocyanate, n-butyl acetate, and solvent naphtha).  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning, 2)    Safety Data Sheets AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6):The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and word, pictures and/or symbols which provide the general information regarding the hazards of the chemical:  a) Throughout facility - On or about 5/11/21, secondary containers of hazardous chemicals were not marked with an identity and an appropriate hazard warninig.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 7/6/2021, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to American Lubricants Waylube (containing petroleum oils, WD 40 (containing LVP aliphatic hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide), lacquer thinner (containing methanol, toluene, acetone, and ethanol), Klean-Strip Prep All (containing hydrotreated light naphtha, and hydrotreated light distillate), PPG Spectracron 380HS Poly-Iothane Clear Base (containing heptane, limestone, and 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate), and Commercial Performance Coatings GXH1086 urethane hardener (containing hexamethylene dissocyanate, n-butyl acetate, and solvent naphtha)  were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety      Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Paint Booth Area - On or about 5/11/21, "NO SMOKING" signs were not posted in spray painting areas or in paint storage areas.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(1):Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Manual Machining Area - On or about 5/11/21, electrical disconnects near the belt sander and the chopped saw were not labled or marked to indicate their purpose.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED