OSHA Inspection: KCMF

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,795 · Current $3,795

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i):There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.  Establishment - The Global Finishing spray booth used at the facility was not equipped with a gauge to ensure required air speed was maintained.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,795 · Current $3,795

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  Establishment - The employer was operating a Global Finishing Solution three sided spray booth without a automatic fire suppression system.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,795 · Current $3,795

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:  Establishment - The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees working with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to ML Campbell Turino varnish, cleaning solvents (xylene, paint thinner), and various Varthane and Minwax wood stains.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  Service Garage - The employer did not have current safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace, including but not limited to ML Campbell Turino varnish, cleaning solvents (xylene, paint thinner), and various Varthane and Minwax wood stains.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Establishment - Employees were not provided effective information or training prior to initial work assignment regarding the sections of a safety data sheet, labeling requirements, and pictograms prior to working with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to ML Campbell Turino varnish, cleaning solvents (xylene, paint thinner), and various Varthane and Minwax wood stains.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Establishment - There are no "No Smoking" sign by the paint booth or paint preparation areas.