OSHA Inspection: TCS INDUSTRIES INC

Issued

May 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,340 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface:  a) On or about 03/30/2022; at the establishment, employees were exposed to fall hazards when using the Blue Genie scissor lift to do maintenance tasks above 4 feet in height due to the tailgate not having a mid rail in place.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,754 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected and grounded.   a) On or about 03/30/2022; in the Painting Area, when employees pour flammable liquids such as but not limited to paint, paint thinner or acetone in a waste drum metal container without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity, employees are exposed to fire hazards.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Abate by

Jul 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,458 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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) On or about 03/30/2022; in the Painting Area, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear half mask respirators while in spraying paint in spray booth.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Abate by

Jul 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter:   a) On or about 03/30/2022; in the Painting Area, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear half mask respirators while spray painting parts in spray booth were not fit-tested prior to the initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Abate by

Jul 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  a) On or about 03/30/2022; in the Painting Area, employees are required, by the employer, to wear half mask respirators while spray painting parts in spray booth. The employer did not provide the employees with training on the use of the respiratory protection provided to them.   Training should have included at least the following elements, but did not include any of them:  1) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; 2) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; 3) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; 4) How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; 5) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; and 6) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Abate by

May 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:  a) On or about 03/30/2022, In the Painting Area, employees are exposed to ingesting toxic materials such as but not limited to, spray paints or paint thinners, when drinking beverages in the spray booth.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Abate by

Jun 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter.   a) On or about 03/30/2022; in the Painting Area, employees were not provided with an educational program to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting at least annually when they are expected to use a fire extinguisher for an incipient stage fire.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,754 · Current $3,000 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) On or about 3/30/2022, in Painting Area, employees are exposed to flying debris when using airlines for cleaning parts in spray booths with compressed air pressures of about 70 p.s.i without a regulated nozzle.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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) On or about 03/30/2022; in the Painting Area, employees use flammable liquids such as,  but not limited to, spray paint, paint thinner and acetone when painting parts in spray booths or doing activities in connection to spraying operations.      Employees must be informed of:  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 must 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.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED