OSHA Inspection: STRYKER TRAILERS, LLC

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booth #2, employees were exposed to fire hazards while spraying primer when the spray booth was constructed from corrugated sheet of metal which allows for overspray to accumulate along the walls and structural members in the booth.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained:   (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booths 1-6, employees were exposed to fire hazards when functional manometers were not installed on the paint spray booths to indicate or ensure the required air velocity was maintained.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Dec 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,176 Reduced

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):  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booths 1-6, employees were exposed to fire hazards while spraying flammable paint and primer when the electrical equipment was not approved for the location where flammable/combustible residue had been allowed to accumulate.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(8): Portable lamp(s) were used in spraying area(s) during spraying operations:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booth #2, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer allowed employees to utilize portable lamps and lighting in the booth.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(7): "NO SMOKING" sign(s) in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at spraying area(s):  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booths 1-6, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer allowed employees to smoke within close proximity of spray booths.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booth #2, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to the accumulation of primer residue on walls and floors.  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.107(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit; or the cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equipment, solvents with flashpoints less than those normally used in spray operations were used:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booths, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using Sheboygan R6 thinner to clean spray guns.  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.107(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booth area, a written respiratory program had not been established and implemented for employees required to wear 3M half-face respirators during spraying operations.   Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 05/09/2022 - Spray booths, employees required to wear 3M half-face respirators during spraying operations had not been medically evaluated.  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booths, employees required to wear 3M half-face respirators during spraying operations had not been fit tested.  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booth area, employees required to wear 3M half-face respirators during spray painting and priming operations were not cleaning and disinfecting their respirators appropriately.  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 2d and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i): All respirators shall be stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they shall be packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Spray booth #2, employees required to wear 3M half-face respirators during spraying operations were not storing them in a manner that protected them from contamination.   Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(h)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 2e and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  (a) On or about 05/09/2022  - Facility, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Bariline 710 Alkyd Enamel, Baril Activator 096, Baril 700 Alkyd Primer, and Sheboygan R6-161Thinner (MEK).  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Facility, the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals used in the facility including, but not limited to,  Bariline 710 Alkyd Enamel, Baril Activator 096, Baril 700 Alkyd Primer, and Sheboygan R6-161 Thinner (MEK).  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 05/09/2022 - Facility, the employer did not ensure that employees working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Bariline 710 Alkyd Enamel, Baril Activator 096, Baril 700 Alkyd Primer, and Sheboygan R6-161 Thinner (MEK).  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 1,  item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $580 · Current $124 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated;  the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;  the date(s) of the hazard assessment;  and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  (a) On or about 05/09/2022 - Facility, no written certification to verify the hazard assessment had been performed for employees engaged in painting operations.  Stryker Trailers, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.132(d)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461723, citation number 2,  item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 4971 AL Highway 21 N, Piedmont, AL 36272.