OSHA Inspection: LAMA INNOVATIONS, INC.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated by partitions, did not conform to the provisions for Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations:  a) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/16/23, electrical outlets, and electrical equipment located within the spray area were not approved for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.  a) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/18/23, PPG Amerlock 2/400 White Resin (FP=116 deg F), PPG Amerlock 2 Cure (FP=114 deg F), and xylene (FP=87 deg F) were transferred from their original containers to a 5 gallon mixing bucket without effectively bonding and grounding both containers to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a) Welding Area - On or about 8/16/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while welding.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use including selection, medical evaluation, fit-testing, training, and inspection.  b) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/18/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use including selection, medical evaluation, fit-testing, training, and inspection.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 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:  a) Welding Area - On or about 8/16/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while welding.  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.  b) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/18/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  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.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Welding Area - On or about 8/16/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while welding.  Employees were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  b) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/18/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  Employees were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Welding Area - On or about 8/16/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while welding.  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.  b) Spray Booth Area - On or about 8/18/23, employees were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing spray painting operations.  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.   Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:        Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;        What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;         How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;         How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;         What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;         How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(i)(7):Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:  a) Plant - On or about 8/16/23 an Ingersoll-Rand Type 30, Model No. 15TE oil lubricated compressor, was used to supply breathing air to employees working in the sandblasting area. The compressor was not equipped with a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm or both.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Throughout facility - On or about 8/16/23, employees operate various powered industrial trucks  and have not received the required training and certification.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1280.00 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 8/16/23, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with and are exposed to  materials such as, but not limited to welding fumes including  aluminum, iron, manganese, and zinc oxides, PPG Amerlock 2/400 White Resin (containing biss-4-(2,3 -  epoxipropoxi) propane and 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid),  PPG Amerlock 2 Cure (containing benzyl alcohol, and isobutyl methyl ketone), Crystal Simple Green (containing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate), Pro-Grit 30-60 (containing slag and iron silicate), Eco Grit 20-30 (containing glass oxides, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and silica polyphosphate), xylene and mineral spirits.    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

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 8/16/23, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with and are exposed to  materials such as, but not limited to welding fumes including  aluminum, iron, manganese, and zinc oxides, PPG Amerlock 2/400 White Resin (containing biss-4-(2,3 -  epoxipropoxi) propane and 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid),  PPG Amerlock 2 Cure (containing benzyl alcohol, and isobutyl methyl ketone), Crystal Simple Green (containing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate), Pro-Grit 30-60 (containing slag and iron silicate), Eco Grit 20-30 (containing glass oxides, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and silica polyphosphate), xylene and mineral spirits. The employer did not ensure that employees received that appropriate information and training.  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