OSHA Inspection: AQUA TREATMENT SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):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):  a. Bubble Wrap Storage - On or about March 4, 2024, employees are required to access an elevated working surface to get large rolls of bubble wrap, the elevated surface is approximately 10 feet above grade without a guard rail or other fall protection method, employees are exposed to a fall hazard.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv):  The employer did not provide that each employee be protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.   a. Bubble Wrap Storage - On or about March 4, 2024, employees climbed an industrial fixed ladder to access the elevated work platform to retrieve bails of bubble wrap, the fixed ladder was not equipped with a self-closing type gate to prevent employees from inadvertently stepping through, employees are exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,748 Reduced

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. Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:  a. Powder Coating Booth - On or about March 4, 2024, the employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the spray booth having general service receptacle box, the electrical box was used to service an unrated fan that was used to assist in pushing the overspray into the collection system.   b. Powder Coating Booth - On or about March 4, 2024, the employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the spray booth, employees were using a standard household two wire type fan with a general service plug. The fan was not rated for use in a hazardous environment and was used to assist in pushing the overspray into the collection system.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(i)(4): Electrical support equipment of electrostatic hand spraying equipment was located inside of spraying area(s):   a. Powder Coating Booth - On or about March 4, 2024, the employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the spray booth having general service receptacle box, the electrical box was used to service an unrated fan that was used to assist in pushing the overspray into the collection system.   b. Powder Coating Booth - On or about March 4, 2024, the employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the spray booth, employees were using a standard household two wire type fan with a general service plug. The fan was not rated for use in a hazardous environment and was used to assist in pushing the overspray into the collection system.   Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   a. Welding Shop Main Building - On or about April 3, 2024, the Milwaukee 8" pedestal bench grinder work rest was not adjusted to 1/8," exposing employees to a caught in hazard.  b. Welding Shop Main building - On or about April 3, 2024, the Dayton 8" bench grinder work rest was not adjusted to 1/8," exposing employees to a caught in hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a. Welding Shop Main Building - On or about April 3, 2024, the Milwaukee 8" pedestal bench grinder tongue guard was not adjusted to 1/4," exposing employees to a struck by hazard.   b. Welding Shop Main building - On or about April 3, 2024, the Dayton 8" bench grinder tongue guard was not adjusted to 1/4," exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  a. Welding Shop Main Building - On or about April 3, 2024, employees were using a Baldor Model 333B Buffer had two, 2.5" of unguarded horizontal shafting between the motor and the buffer pad and the polishing wheels respectively, employees were exposed to caught in hazards.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Bolt(s), nuts, or setscrews used in shaft coupling(s) extended beyond the flange of the coupling and were not covered with safety sleeve(s):  a. Welding Shop Main Building - On or about April 3, 2024, employees were using a Baldor Model 333B Buffer had two, unguarded coupling nuts for securing the polishing wheel and buffer pads, employees were exposed to caught in hazards.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(c)(2)(iv): Where a structure, conveyor, or fixture was regularly employed as a welding current return circuit, joints were not bonded or provided with adequate current collecting devices:  a. Welding Shop - On or about March 4, 2024, the welding tables used for performing arc welding were not grounded to ensure current was transmitted away from the work zone in the event of contact with the arcing energy, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.   Corrected During Inspection