OSHA Inspection: PIKES PEAK POWDER COAT LLC

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): In conventional dry type spray booths, overspray dry filters or filter rolls, if installed, shall conform to the following: Filter rolls shall be inspected to ensure proper replacement of filter media.  a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to inhalation and explosive hazards due to the filters not being cleaned and maintained in the JBI Inc. spray booth. The manometer (Dwyer II) indicated  the filters were saturated and needed cleaned or replaced.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022,  employees were exposed to skin irritation hazards while performing spray paint booth operations. Employer did not provide protective clothing to employees. Employees were wearing their street clothes while operating the spray paint booth.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 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) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards. The employer did not provide a written respiratory protection program. Employees wear half-face, cartridge style, tight fitting respirators for protection from powder coating products. This condition exposes employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 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) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to respirable toxin hazards. The employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees. Employees wear half-face, cartridge style, tight fitting respirators for protection from powder coating products, but no medical evaluations have occurred.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 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) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to respirable toxin hazards. The employer did not provide fit tests to employees. Employees wear half-face, cartridge style, tight fitting respirators for protection from powder coating products, but no fit tests have occurred.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not provide a respirator that was appropriate for the chemical state and physical form of the contaminant:   a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC, employees were exposed to particulate inhalation hazards. The employer did not provide particulate filters for their employees' respirators when working around substances that contain dust. The employer provided VOC cartridges only.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i):Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to dust and contamination hazards due to employees not storing their respirators appropriately. Employer failed to implement a program so that employees properly store their respirators and regularly clean and inspect them.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training, specifically in regards to respiratory protection, which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards due to a lack of respiratory training. Employer failed to provide respirator training so that employees know the information contained within 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii), which includes:  - 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.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a)Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022,  employees were exposed to eye damage hazards when working with chemicals such as LincPhos3462 and Prismatic Powders P-Series. The employer failed to provide an adequate eyewash station that would allow flushing for at at least 15 minutes (per the LincPhos3462 Safety Data Sheet) or 10 minutes (per the Prismatic Powders P-Series Safety Data Sheet).

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022,  employees were exposed to flying chips and sparks due to rotating parts. The employer did not provide guarding on the Central Machinery 12 Speed Heavy Duty Drill Press (Model Number 726).

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to fly-by hazards due to a lack of safe measurements (1/8 inch or less) between the wheel and the bench grinder (Central Machinery; no serial number) on the metal table in the shop.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to fly-by hazards due to a lack of tongue guards on the bench grinder (Central Machinery; no serial number) on the metal table in the shop.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:   a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards due to employees using air hoses to clean dust off of themselves and surfaces in the shop. The employer failed to eliminate this procedure in the workplace or put controls in place if conducted.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(1): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section:  a) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards (specifically silica) in the workplace. The employer failed to conduct initial monitoring of silica to ensure employees are not overexposed when using silica containing products during powder coating and preparation (Cardinal Industrial Powder Coating and Cerakote Prismatic Powders P-Series).

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 052720859000

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) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022,  employees were exposed to chemical hazards such as Cardinal Industrial Powder Coating, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and LincPhos 3462. The employer did not provide a Hazardous Communication Program.

Issued

2022-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 052720859000

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) Pikes Peak Powder Coating LLC at 3368 Adobe Ct. Colorado Springs, CO 80907: On or about July 7, 2022,  employees were exposed to chemical hazards such as Cardinal Industrial Powder Coating, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and LincPhos 3462. The employer did not provide Hazardous Communication training including Safety Data Sheet training and did not have a Hazardous Communication Program in place.