OSHA Inspection: VALVTECHNOLOGIES LLC

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $10,360

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:  An abrasive blaster in the paint department was exposed to continuous noise at 584% of the daily noise exposure (8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 102.7 dBA during the 448 minute sampling period on April 29, 2022; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $10,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(2): The interior surface of spray booth(s) were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and to facilitate cleaning and washing without injury:  On or about April 28, 2022, a painter was exposed to a fire hazard while using a spray booth that had an interior made from corrugated metal which pocketed paint overspray residues.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to a fire hazard while painting valves in a spray booth that had accumulated deposits of combustible paint overspray.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $10,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i):The average air speed over the open face of the paint spray booth was less than 100 linear feet per minute and there were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booth to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained:  On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to a fire hazard while painting valves in a spray booth that did not have visible gauges, alarms, or pressure activated devices and did not have an air speed over 100 linear feet per minute.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(h)(12): All areas used for spraying, including the interior of the booth, were not protected by automatic sprinklers where this protection is available. Where this protection is not available, other approved automatic extinguishing equipment were not provided:   On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to a fire hazard while painting valves in a spray booth that did not have automatic sprinklers or other approved automatic extinguishing equipment.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $10,360

General-duty citation text

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):   On or about April 28, 2022, a painter was exposed to a fire hazard while using a spray booth that had electrical outlets and fixtures not approved for the location.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $10,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1)(vi): The written program did not contain procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators:   On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards while using a supplied-air respirator for abrasive blasting without the employer's written program containing procedures on ensuring adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of the breathing air.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards while using a supplied-air respirator for abrasive blasting and was not provided training on the respirator including its use, limitations and capabilities, or procedures for maintenance.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $10,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(i)(5)(iii): The compressor's sorbent bed and filters were not maintained and replaced or refurbished periodically as instructed by the manufacturer:   On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards when the Clemco CPF in-filter had not been replaced within 3 months as required by manufacturer.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The tag containing the most recent change to the sorbent beds was not kept or maintained at the compressor:   On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards when employer did not maintain a tag indicating the most recent change date for the in-line filter and the signature of the person who performed the change.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:    On or about April 29, 2022, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards when employer did not maintain calibration for the carbon monoxide alarm for the supplied breathing air from an oil lubricated compressor.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,761 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): The employer failed to electronically submit information from form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  On or about April 28, 2022, the employer failed during calendar year 2022, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by March 2, 2022, the establishment employed 220 employees and is classified as 332911 - Industrial Valve Manufacturing.

Issued

Jun 16, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about April 28, 2022, employees working with or around hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Intercure 99 Base Ultra Deep Part A, Interbond 1202 UPC Metallic Grey Part A, and Clear Waylube 68, before being trained on the hazards of the chemicals.