OSHA Inspection: WILLIAMS BODY AND PAINT INCORPORATED

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

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29 CFR  1910.107(f)(1): Sprinkler heads were not located so as to provide water distribution throughout the entire spray booth:   a.)  On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards. The spray paint booth to the north (Eagle Spray Booth 2 (north booth) serial# 2310 Model # SDD 26-14-9-SHDT) had duct tape and/or yellow tape covering at least two of the fire sprinklers in the booth. The employer failed to ensure the sprinklers were installed in compliance with 1910.159, which requires compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA 33 section 9.4.7.1 states that sprinklers shall be permitted to be covered only by cellophane bags having a thickness of 0.08mm(0.003 in.) or less or by thin paper bags.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

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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:  a.)  On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a written program when employees were required to wear half-face respirators and PAPRs.  Employees grinding or sanding are required to wear half-face respirators with particulate filters. Employees in the spray paint booth are required to wear PAPRs or half face respirators. There was no written program established for use of mandatory respirators, exposing employees to inhalation hazards such as carcinogenic vapor chemicals from the Sherwin Williams primers, paint coats, and sealants (e.g. acetone, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, n-Butyl acetate, etc.). Employees were also exposed to possible dust while wearing a half-face respirator during the prep sanding process.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who wore half-face respirators in the workplace. The employee conducting prep work involving sanding and was observed wearing a half-face respirator; there was no medical evaluation before usage, exposing this employee to physiological burdens.  b.) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who wore half-face respirators and PAPRs in the workplace. One employee conducting spray paint booth operations was observed wearing a PAPR. The employee also sometimes wears a half-face respirator. There was no medical evaluation before usage, exposing this employee to physiological burdens.  c.) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who wore half-face respirators in the workplace. One employee conducting auto body repair (e.g. while using bondo) wore a half-face respirator; there was no medical evaluation before usage, exposing this employee to physiological burdens.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, workers were exposed to respiratory hazards (including but not limited to; n-Butyl-acetate, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, and particulates not otherwise regulated) due to not being fit-tested before performing tasks requiring use of a 3M half-face Air Purifying Respirator.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  a) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards such as carcinogenic vapor chemicals from the Sherwin Williams primers, paint coats, and sealants (e.g. acetone, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, n-Butyl acetate, etc.). The employer did not ensure employees with facial hair between the sealing surface of the half-face respirator's facepiece and the face avoided working in areas where a half-face respirator is required. Facial hair interferes with the seal of the respirator and the painter with facial hair was not required to shave before wearing a half-face respirator.

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   a) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide respirator training when respirators were mandatory, exposing employees to inhalation hazards such as carcinogenic vapor chemicals from the Sherwin Williams primers, paint coats, and sealants (e.g. acetone, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, n-Butyl acetate, etc.). Employees were also exposed to possible dust while wearing a half-face respirator during the prep sanding process.

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a) On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to Category 1 corrosive chemicals (Elegance Clearcoat, Part A) and Category 2 or 2A corrosive chemicals (e.g. Dynamic Clearcoat, ULTRASOLV Reducer, Moderate, Prime 2K Surfacer, etc.). The employer failed to ensure an eyewash station was maintained, refilled, and readily available for employees to flush their eyes for at least 10 minutes with water if corrosive chemicals were to get in them. The eyewash station requires water changes every 3 to 6 months. The owner did not know the last time the eyewash station was serviced.

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  a.)  On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a written hazardous communication program when employees were using a variety of carcinogenic and/or corrosive chemicals, including but not limited to, Sherwin Williams' Dynamic Clear Coat. Employees were exposed to inhalation hazards, eye irritation hazards, and skin irritation hazards due to the lack of a hazardous communication program.

Issued

Jun 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a.)  On or about February 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide hazardous chemical training when employees were using a variety of carcinogenic and/or corrosive chemicals, including but not limited to, Sherwin Williams' Dynamic Clear Coat, Elegance Clearcoat (Part A), ULTRASYSTEM� Low VOC Air Dry / Full Bake Hardener, and more. Employees were exposed to inhalation hazards, eye irritation hazards, and skin irritation hazards due to the lack of hazardous chemical training.