OSHA Inspection: KARVD LLC.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 Reduced

Hazardous substances 004004400460

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:  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about September 13, 2023, and thereafter: Employees working at the facility were exposed to fires, and burns, when performing spray-painting operations in spray booth areas that did not have automatic sprinklers installed.  The employer did not have an automatic fire suppression system in place to protect from fires when working with flammable and combustible materials in the spray-painting areas.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,305 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400440

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:  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about August 2, 2023: Employees working at the facility were exposed to fires and explosions when performing spray-painting operations in spray booth areas when flammable and combustible materials were stored within 3 feet outside the spray booths.  The employer did not ensure that the spray booths were kept free of stored materials and were accessible at all times.    1) Spray Booth 1 had a flammable cabinet placed between booths 1 and 2, to the right of the booth. The cabinet was stored within 3 feet of the exterior of the spray booth, blocking access to the back of the booth.   2) Spray Booth 2 had a flammable storage cabinet stored within 3 feet of the exterior of the spray booth and a metal shelving cabinet to the left of the booth, blocking access to the back of the booth.    3) Spray Booth 3 had another metal cabinet for tools and equipment placed between booths 3 and 4, within 3 feet of the exterior of the booth, blocking access to the back of the booth.   4) Spray Booth 4 had a garbage container to the left of the booth placed within 3 feet of the exterior of the spray booth, and on the opposite side the booth that drying racks placed within 3 feet of the exterior of the booth.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about September 13, 2023, and thereafter: Employees working at the facility were exposed to fires, and burns, when performing spray-painting operations in spray booth areas where accumulation of spraying residue was not cleaned after an application was used. The spray areas had an accumulation of paint, coatings, and stains residue as all the booths are used interchangeably.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 004004601560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(6): Hazardous materials combinations. Spray booths shall not be alternately used for different types of coating materials, where the combination of the materials may be conducive to spontaneous ignition, unless all deposits of the first used material are removed from the booth and exhaust ducts prior to spraying with the second used material.  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about September 13, 2023, and thereafter: Employees working at the facility were exposed to fires, and burns, when performing spray-painting operations in spray booth areas that are used to spray different types of paint applications. The spray areas had an accumulation of paint, coatings, and stains residue as all the booths are used interchangeably throughout the day based on the production requirements.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

Hazardous substances 004004401560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7):"NO SMOKING" sign(s) in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at spraying area(s) and paint storage room(s):  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about August 2, 2023: Employees working at the facility were exposed to fires, burns, and explosions when performing spray-painting operations in spray booth areas when flammable and combustible materials were stored within 3 feet outside the spray booths. The facility did not have any "no smoking" signs posted in the work areas where spray-painting is performed and where the flammable solvents and paints are stored.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,305 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401560

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:  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about August 2, 2023: Employees working at the facility were exposed to respiratory hazards including asthma, trouble breathing, claustrophobia, and other medical conditions when the employer provided half-face tight-fitting elastomeric respirators before ensuring that a medical evaluation was performed to determine each employee's ability to wear a respirator.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about August 2, 2023: Employees were performing spray painting operations were exposed to dermatitis, and other skin absorption conditions from airborne contaminants when using respirators without the proper maintenance and storage procedures.

Issued

Feb 9, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:  At the commercial facility located at 301 East Scott Street in Marceline, Missouri 64658, on or about August 2, 2023: Employees performing spray-painting operations at the facility were exposed to absorption of toxic particles, vapors and fumes from substances used in the form of paints and solvents such as acetone, that are used in the finishing process of wood cabinets. The employer did not restrict the consumption of beverages and chewing tobacco in the spray booth areas.