OSHA Inspection: WOODLAKE AIRCRAFT REFINISHERS, INC.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2022.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) were not designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying were conducted when the air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 60 linear feet per minute (or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics). Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.   Location: Spray Booth: On or about March 20, 2023, the employer did not  install visible gauges or an audible alarm or pressure activated devices to insure that the required air velocity was maintained, and did not ensure that filter rolls were inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.         Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-01 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 shall be protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  On or about March 20, 2023, employees were performing painting operations in a spray paint booth.  The spray paint booth was not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.  Location: Paint Booth On or about March 20, 2023, a flammable storage cabinet, mounted cabinet, and cart/table were stored along the side of and in front of the spray paint booth.  Unused chemicals are stored in a space above the spray paint booth in the Paint Bay.  Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(7): No smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously  posted at all spraying areas.  On or about March 20, 2023, employees were performing painting operations in the spray paint booth.  The painting area did not have "No Smoking" signs.      Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1336.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use.   The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program in place, on or about, March 20, 2023.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 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:  On or about March 20, 2023, an employee wore a 3M 6000 full facepiece respirator and was not provided a medical evaluation from the employer.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): (a) Date of Violation:    Condition: Fit testing was not provided where it was required to protect the health of an employee (task being performed with identity of hazardous material being used), (type of hazard of material).  On or about March 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees wearing a 3M 6000 full facepiece respirator passed a qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test, nor did the employer fit test employees that wore a 3M 6000 full facepiece respirator at the workplace.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  On or about March 20, 2023, a full face respirator used by a painter was stored on a shelf exposing it to dust and contamination.  Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k):Training and information. This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary. This paragraph also requires the employer to provide the basic information on respirators in Appendix D of this section to employees who wear respirators when not required by this section or by the employer to do so.  On or about March 20,2023, the employer had not provided training to an employee that wore a 3M 6000 full facepiece respirator  while spray painting.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2344.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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.  On or about March 20, 2023, an eyewash station was not provided where employees use products including but not limited to AC-3010 (corrosive) in spray painting and stripping operations.  Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each 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, and which also includes the following: *A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and, *The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.   On or about March 20, 2023, a hazardous communication program had not been developed to list hazardous chemicals used at the facility.  Employees routinely use hazardous chemicals during spray painting and stripping operations.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  On or about March 20, 2023, a hazardous communication training program was not implemented at the facility.    Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or, product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which would have provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would have provided employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.   On or about March 20, 2023, employees were exposed to  small quantities of unlabeled chemicals throughout the facility.    Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):The width of working space in front of the electric equipment shall be the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 in.), whichever is greater. In all cases, the working space shall permit at least a 90-degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels.  On or about March 20, 2023, electrical equipment was blocked by equipment exposing employees to electrical shock and electrical fires.  Certification of abatement is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).