OSHA Inspection: POLYGLASS COATINGS LIMITED LLC

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) in the following instances:  a.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor accessed tanks with an unprotected side, exposing employees to a fall hazard greater than four (4) feet to the ground.   b.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor open a bay door for ventilation, exposing employees to a fall hazard greater than four (4) feet to the ground.   c.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees were required to open a gate on the 2nd floor to move product and the gate was not closed following the operation, exposing employees to a fall hazard greater than four (4) feet to the ground.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees operated powered industrial trucks that in need of repairs and were not taken out of service, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks in the following instances:  a.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #9 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   b.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #10 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   c.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #11 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   d.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #12 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   e.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #13 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   f.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #14 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   g.) On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixer #15 while a guard was not provided to cover the mixing blade when a pot was not in use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated SW Mill #2 while a guard was missing, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor operated paint mixing machinery where covers for two junction boxes were missing, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees on the production floor used a floor fan powered by a flexible cable that is ran through the ceiling, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative within four business hours.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $906 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(6): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems are smooth-surfaced to protect employees from injury, such as punctures or lacerations, and to prevent catching or snagging of clothing:  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees traveling to the production floor from the first floor used a walkway containing a damaged guardrail system, exposing employees to a caught-by hazard.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $906 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On November 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the Crown Paint Company location in Oklahoma City, OK., employees handle flammable liquids in areas where portable fire extinguishers are not mounted and identified, exposing employees to fire hazards.  a.) Stairway from first floor to second floor, portable fire extinguisher was not mounted nor identified.  b.) Main production floor by bay door, portable fire extinguisher was not identified.  c.) Main production floor, portable fire extinguisher was not mounted nor identified.