OSHA Inspection: STAG TRAILERS LLC.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2):29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2):  Spraying area(s) were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues:  At the commercial worksite located at 4394 State Hwy 14 East in Sparta, Missouri 65753, on or about January 10, 2024, and thereafter: Employees working at the facility are exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards due to accumulation of flammable and combustible material during spray operations.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

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 worksite located at 4394 State Hwy 14 East in Sparta, Missouri 65753, on or about January 10, 2024, and thereafter: Employees working at the facility are exposed to fires and burns, when performing spray-painting operations in areas where accumulation of spraying residue, was found in the ventilation filters that had not been cleaned or maintained after each application.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 03202590

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:  At the commercial worksite located at 4394 State Hwy 14 East in Sparta, Missouri 65753: Employees are exposed to increased respiratory load, as well as skin conditions including but not limited to dermatitis resulting from use of elastomeric respirators. This was most recently demonstrated on or about January 10, 2024, and at times prior, where employees were wearing a 3M half-face tight-fitting elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges as they perform spray painting operations as part of their daily duties. The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory protection program to cover respirator use by employees.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  At the commercial worksite located at 4394 State Hwy 14 East in Sparta, Missouri 65753: Employees are exposed to forklift rollovers, overhead obstructions, improper use, unsecured loads and other hazards associated with forklift driving without the required training. This was most recently demonstrated on or about January 10, 2024, and at times prior. The employer did not develop or implement a written and practical evaluation training program for the use of power industrial vehicles.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  At the commercial worksite located at 4394 State Hwy 14 East in Sparta, Missouri 65753, on or about January 10, 2024, and thereafter: Employees are being exposed to electrical shock and burns, in that the electrical panel  in the spray area did not have a cover to protect from accidental contact with people, objects, and combustible or flammable materials.

Issued

2024-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 03202590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   At the commercial worksite located at 4394 State Hwy 14 East in Sparta, Missouri 65753: Employees working in the shop and spray-painting areas are exposed to hazardous fumes, dust, mists, as well as accumulation of flammable or combustible materials when performing welding, grinding, sanding and spray-painting operations during the manufacturing of steel metal trailers. The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program to train employees in the safety and health hazards, precautions, emergency response and safety data sheet information for all the chemicals and processes used in the workplace.