OSHA Inspection: WHIRLWIND MUSIC DISTRIBUTORS, INC

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Apr 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(i):The employer did not provide respirator users with information contained in Appendix D to this section("Information for employees using respirators when not required under this standard") when voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a)   Powder Coating Booth Area - On or about 11/29/22, the information contained in 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix D was not provided for employees voluntarily using  3M full-face air-purifying respirator and Gerson half-mask air-purifying  respirators while spraying powder coatings in the powder coating booth.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Apr 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) Powder Coating Booth Area - On or about 11/29/22,  employees voluntarily used 3M full-face air-purifying and Gerson half-mask air-purifying  respirators while spraying powder coatings in the powder coating booth. The employer did not develop and implement the necessary elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Apr 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,500 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) Powder Coating Booth - On or about 11/29/22, compressed air used for cleaning the powder coating booth and parts, had a dead end pressure of > 100 psi, was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Apr 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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) Throughout Facility - On or about 11/29/2022 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Cerakote Prismatic Powders (containing titanium dioxide, aluminum, carbon black, and silica), and Dykem Remover & Prep (containing acetone, ethanol, and butane).  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning, 2)    Safety Data Sheets AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Apr 6, 2023

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) Throughout Facility - On or about 11/29/22, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to Cerakote Prismatic Powders (containing titanium dioxide, aluminum, carbon black, and silica), and Dykem Remover & Prep (containing acetone, ethanol, and butane) were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  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 shall 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.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Jan 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(l)(4)(iii):"No Smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all powder coating areas and powder storage rooms:  a) Powder Coating Booth Area - On or about 11/29/22, "No Smoking" signs were not posted in the powder coating area.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED