OSHA Inspection: EXCLUSIVE WOODWORKING, INC.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102

General-duty citation text

OSH Act of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire hazards presented by an indoor enclosureless dust collector used for capturing combustible wood dust:  (a) On September 14, 2022, the employer operated an Aireworks IR 20-1612 Model No. F025, Serial No IL-13391-01 enclosureless dust collector in the Production Department to collect combustible wood dust from upstream woodworking equipment. The specific use and location of this enclosureless dust collector exposed employees to fire hazards associated with the exposure to flames, smoke, and combustion gases in the event of an internal dust collector fire. The enclosureless dust collector was used to capture combustible wood dust from equipment recognized by the woodworking industry as having a history of producing frequent sparks in the form of a large belt sander having an automatic feed system (a Butfering Classic 213 Sander).   Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include following NFPA 664 "Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2020 ed." - Section 9.3.4(7)(a)-(g)[AMS Locations, Enclosureless Dust Collectors]:   Specifically- Ensure that an indoor enclosureless dust collector is not used for applications where (1) any equipment having a history of producing frequent sparks [i.e. large belt sanders and planers having automatic feed systems] is included in the upstream collection stream and (2) the collector is located within 20 feet of any means of egress or area routinely occupied by personnel. Alternative technologies include the use of an outdoor, traditional filter-media dust collector that is installed compliant with NFPA 664 to include the use of explosion protection on the outdoor dust collector, deflagration propagation protection (isolation) on the outdoor dust collector, ignition source control in the form of a spark detection and extinguishment system upstream of the outdoor dust collector, and protection against the transmission of the hazardous byproducts of a fire event from the outdoor dust collector back into the facility.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3984.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support off-hand grinding work and/or work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:   a) On or about September 14, 2023, the employer did not ensure the work rest was adjusted 1/8 of an inch on the Panther King bench grinder located along the south wall of the production area. The distance between the abrasive wheel and the work rest was greater than 1/8 of an inch.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The Tongue Guard for the grinding machine is not to be a distance greater than 1/4"inch away from the abrasive wheel.     a) On or about September 14, 2022, the employer did not ensure the tongue guard installed on the Panther King  bench grinder, located along the south wall, was adequately adjusted. The distance between the abrasive wheel and the tongue guard was greater than 1/4 of an inch.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3): The  floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, was not covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.  a) On or about  September 14, 2022,  the employer did not ensure the operator's working area was not covered with non-combustible material to facilitate the cleaning and removal of residues.  The work surface of the bench type spray booth was covered with combustible red rosin paper, where the product was sprayed with a flammable aerosol adhesive.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauge(s), audible alarm(s) or pressure activated device(s) installed on paint spray booth(s) to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:   a) On or about  September 14, 2022,  located in the production department,  in the center of the room along the north wall, employees conducted spraying operations using a flammable adhesive in a conventional dry-type bench spray booth. The spray booth was not equipped with a manometer or any other visible gauge, audible alarm or other pressure activated device to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters was not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  a) On or about  September 14, 2022,  located in the production department in the center of the room along the north wall, employees were required to conduct adhesive spraying operations in a conventional dry-type bench spray booth. The spray booth was not equipped with a automatic sprinklers to protect the space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of the filters.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9):Spray booths were not installed so that all portions were readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.  a) On September 14, 2022,  located in the production department located in the center of the room along the north wall, employees were required to conduct adhesive spraying operations in a conventional dry-type bench spray booth. The spray booth was surrounded by the storage of items including, but not limited to, paint, equipment, and  parts.  A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not maintained.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employees were not trained on the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area:  (a) On or about September 14, 2022,  the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with training on the hazards of combustible (wood) dust in the work area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $877.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  (a) On or about September 14, the employer did not ensure the SawStop Professional 3.0 HP table saw, in the door assembly area, was being operated with a hood guard to protect from splinters or broken saw teeth.    (b)  On or about September 14, the employer did not ensure the SawStop Professional 3.0 HP table saw, in the production area, was being operated with a hood guard to protect from splinters or broken saw teeth.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $877.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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 and at least annually thereafter.  a) On or about September 14, 2022,  the employer did not ensure that employees who were required to use 3M air purifying half mask respirators, when conducting spraying painting operations, were fit tested annually.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records