OSHA Inspection: AXTON, LLC.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 Reduced

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.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, no visible gauges or manometers were installed on the spray booth, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 Reduced

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.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the spray booth did not have automatic sprinklers installed, exposing employees to flammable and combustible hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 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.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, products used in spray operations were kept directly adjacent to the spray booth within 3 feet, preventing accessibility for cleaning, and exposing employees to fire and combustible hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ii): Containers were not stored in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, a propane cannister was kept outside the propane cage at the facility, exposing employees to fire hazards as a result of the container not being protected from tampering.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed a written respiratory program that included provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures, such as procedures for selecting respirator for use, medical evaluations, fit testing procedures, procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators, and training of employees in respiratory hazards, exposing employees to various respiratory hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $1,793 Reduced

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.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to corrosive paint thinner during the process of daily operations without suitable facilities for quick drenching of the eyes or body for immediate emergency use, exposing the employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $3,516 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees operated forklifts within the facility without having been trained and evaluated, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, oxygen cylinders were stored directly adjacent to acetylene fuel gas cylinders, exposing employees to fire and combustible hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the flexible cord to the spray booth spraying equipment was not connected such that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,109 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.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program to include such items as, labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not utilized any OSHA Form or equivalent to keep records for employee injuries or illnesses.