OSHA Inspection: DIRECT COLORS

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(4)(i): Inside flammable or combustible liquid storage room(s) were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating as specified in NFPA 251-1969.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees perform work activities in and near the inside flammable liquid storage areas that were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating as specified in the NFPA.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Each inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour.   On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees work in an inside flammable liquid storage area that is not provided with adequate mechanical exhaust ventilation that exchanges air at least six air changes per hour.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(3)(v)(a): Areas as defined in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this section using Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), were not ventilated at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot of solid floor area.  Natural or mechanical ventilation with discharge or exhaust to a safe location outside of the building was not provided. Provision was not made for introduction of makeup air in such a manner as not to short circuit the ventilation. Ventilation was not arranged to include all floor areas or pits where flammable vapors may collect.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, all areas where flammable liquids were dispensed, handled, and mixed were not provided with exhaust ventilation and discharged to a safe location outside the building.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees used equipment such as but not limited to, a shop vacuum,  hand held mixer, portable ventilator, and air compressor, in hazardous locations and precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.307(c):  Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees use non-intrinsically safe equipment such as but not limited to shop vacuum, hand held mixer, and air compressor, in a Class I hazardous location.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees performing production work dispense flammable liquids from containers that are not electrically interconnected.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees were using tight fitting elastomeric respirators and had facial hair that came between the sealing surface and the employee's face.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,200 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 February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees use corrosive materials such as hydrochloric acid and were not provided with emergency showers or eyewash stations for immediate use in the following areas:   a.) Main production area   b.) Outdoor production area

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(c)(2)(xii): In a general industrial or commercial property that is hazardous, approved power-operated industrial trucks specified for such locations in this paragraph (c) (2) were not used.   On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees were in use of a power-operated industrial truck(PIT) that was not rated for use in a hazardous location.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, shipping department, employees were in use of equipment that was powered by an extension cord that was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Abate by

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,000 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 February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the production area, employees use hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to Hydrochloric Acid and BSW 722 Solvent, and a written hazard communication program was not developed.

Issued

Aug 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(b)(6): The annual summary was not posted between February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records and kept in place until April 30 at the work site.    On or about February 22, 2024, and at times prior thereto,  the annual summary of injury and illnesses was not posted in the workplace between February 1, 2024 and kept in place until April 30, 2024.