OSHA Inspection: CROWN CREATIONS CABINETMAKERS, INC.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:  a)  Crown Creations Cabinetmakers Inc, Spray Booth:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fire and subsequent fire hazards while spraying flammable products such as, but not limited to: GEMINI Ultra Lacquer Conv Coating Flat, and SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild Precat Lacquer in a spray booth that did not contain intrinsically safe overhead lighting.  b)  Crown Creations Cabinetmakers Inc, Spray Booth:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fire and subsequent fire hazards while spraying flammable products such as, but not limited to: GEMINI Ultra Lacquer Conv Coating Flat, and SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild Precat Lacquer in a spray booth that did not contain intrinsically safe electrical receptacles.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Crown Creations Cabinetmakers Inc, Spray Booth:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while transferring flammable liquids such as, but not limited to: lacquer thinner and acetone from the spray gun and secondary containers into the waste barrel without having the barrel and funnel properly bonded and grounded.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jul 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $1,734 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) Crown Creations Cabinetmakers, Inc:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards from unexpected hazardous energy from electrical components while changing out blades on the OTTO MARTIN MASCHINENBAU T54 Jointer.  The employer failed to develop, document, and utilize procedures to effectively control hazardous energy for employees that perform blade changes.  b) Crown Creations Cabinetmakers, Inc:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards unexpected hazardous energy from electrical components while changing out the individual cutting blades on the FORMAT 4 Planer.  The employer failed to develop, document, and utilize procedures to effectively control hazardous energy for employees that perform blade changes.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,027 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(3):Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a)  Crown Creations Cabinetmakers, Inc:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while ripping grained lumber on the unguarded 10" SawStop table saw.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $1,734 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(1):The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material:  a)  Crown Creations Cabinetmakers, Inc:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cross cutting lumber with the unguarded Rockwell Delta radial arm saw.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater:  a)	Crown Creations Cabinetmakers Inc, Front of Middle Shop:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that the area below and in front of the electrical panels were clear to make it easily accessible in the event of an emergency.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):  Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):  a)  Crown Creations Cabinetmakers Inc, Spray Booth:  On or about February 1, 2024 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fire and subsequent fire hazards while spraying flammable products including, but not limited to: GEMINI Ultra Lacquer Conv Coating Flat, and SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild Precat Lacquer in a spray booth that contained a radio that was not intrinsically safe.