OSHA Inspection: PURECOAT INTERNATIONAL, LLC

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,563 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(h)(7)(i)(b): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with.  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure that a container of flammable liquid was properly grounded and bonded within the work area of the masking department including, but not limited to, Methyl Ethyl Ketone with a flash point of 16� F (-8.8 �C), exposing employees to a fire hazard or explosion.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 14602260

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) On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure that a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was provided within the work area for immediate emergency use for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals at the hydrofluoric acid tank including, but not limited to, hydrofluoric acid with a pH of <1.0, exposing them to eye and skin burns.  b) On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure that a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was provided within the work area for immediate emergency use for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals at the storage area next to the maintenance shop including, but not limited to, Ultrex AS 11R with a pH of >13.0, exposing them to eye and skin burns.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,626 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.:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure compressed air from a pneumatic gun used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. in the sand blasting area, exposing employees to penetration injuries.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(g)(3): Employees who work with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin, were not provided with at least one basin with a hot-water faucet for every 10 employees who worked with such liquids:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not provide at least one basin with a hot-water faucet for every 10 employees who worked with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm employees' skin including, but not limited to, hydrofluoric acid.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.124(j)(1): Inspect the hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system for corrosion or damage:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure the hoods and ductwork were inspected within the facility including, but not limited to, the plating areas, exposing employees to chemical exposures and heat hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(1)(i): Hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system were not inspected for corrosion or damage at least quarterly during operation:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure the hoods and ductwork were inspected at least quarterly within the facility including, but not limited to, the plating areas, exposing employees to chemical exposures and heat hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted, and deficiencies were not promptly corrected:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not periodically inspect all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems and deficiencies were not immediately corrected within the facility including, but not limited to, the plating areas, exposing employees to chemical exposures and heat hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(3)(iii): Inadequacies in affected employee knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicated that the employee had not retained the requisite understanding or skill for its proper selection and use.  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure that employees have proper knowledge of the use of assigned PPE indicated that the employee had not retained the requisite understanding or skill for its proper selection and use, such as an employee was witnessed not wearing safety glasses while in the area of hazardous chemicals, within the facility including, but not limited to, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not ensure electrical panels were not blocked within the storage room adjacent to the polishing room as required for access in an emergency including, but not limited to, for safe operation and maintenance, exposing employees to a potential fire hazard.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  On or about 1/11/2023, at 3301 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program where employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid, and did not include first aid measures to be taken if employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals during dip tank operations.