OSHA Inspection: AMARAL CUSTOM FABRICATIONS INC.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1902.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable liquids in containers.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, employees working in the shop area were exposed to fire and burn hazards from inadequate storage of flammable liquids including, but not limited to, two (2) 55 - gallon drums of 8040 MVP with a flashpoint of 89 degrees F, approximately 33 cans of spray paint such as MTN, approximately 50 gallon containers of various flammable liquids such as AwlGrip and Alexseal topcoats, reducers, converters, primers, strippers, cleaners, and bases.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1902.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spray booth�was not�substantially constructed�of steel,�securely and�rigidly supported,�or of�concrete or�masonry.   (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, employees were exposed to explosion and fire hazards while spraying resin (8040 MVP with a flashpoint of 89 degrees F) in a paint booth that consisted of a pop-up canopy, with a polyester top, and sheets of plastic for the walls.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3042.00 · Current $1521.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, employees working in the makeshift paint booth were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a Milwaukee handheld grinder to grind fiberglass without the guard installed as required.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10646.00 · Current $5323.00 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) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, while working in the makeshift paint booth, employees were exposed to fire hazards from the use of electrical equipment, including but not limited to, a corded Milwaukee handheld grinder and unrated fluorescent lighting zip tied to the metal frame of the canopy, which were not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors present in spraying area(s).  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, employees were exposed to explosion and fire hazards from inadequate storage of flammable liquids such as two 55-gallon drums of 8040 MVP resin with a flashpoint of 89 degrees F, within approximately twelve inches of a makeshift paint booth that consisted of a pop-up canopy, with a polyester top, and sheets of plastic for the walls to separate spray operations.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, employees working in the spray/grinding area were exposed to burn hazards from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues from overspray of gelcoat products (Polycor 944 - Flash Point: 82 degrees F and 8040 MVP with a flashpoint of 89 degrees F) and fiberglass dust from cutting and grinding.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 2d and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10646.00 · Current $5323.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:   On or about March 13, 2024, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards, including but not limited to organic vapors (OV) and fiberglass dust, while the employer did not implement a respiratory protection (RP) program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for employees.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, employees were exposed to potential sudden incapacitation from existing medical conditions when the employer required respirator use in the shop but did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to safely use a respirator.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT).  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:   On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees required to use respirators for tasks, including but not limited to spray painting and fiberglass work, passed a fit test.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:   On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees required to use respirators for tasks, including but not limited to spray painting and fiberglass work, did not have facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 3d and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not provide adequate training for employees required to use respirators for tasks, including but not limited to spray painting and fiberglass work.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(k), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 3e and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10646.00 · Current $5323.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 4a and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l).  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not certify that all forklift operators were trained and evaluated as required, in that no evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace was conducted.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10646.00 · Current $5323.00 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.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program for employees required to perform work tasks, including but not limited to spray painting and fiberglass work, thereby exposing employees to organic vapors which may affect the brain or nervous system and respirable dust which may cause cumulative lung damage.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 6a and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not compile a complete list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at the facility including but not limited to, polynt composites 944b025-fp black, MTN 94 Spray Paint.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 6b and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not have safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical used including but not limited to, polynt composites 944b025-fp black and MTN 94 Spray Paint.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 6c and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:    On or about March 13, 2024, the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area for employees that perform work tasks, including but not limited to, spray painting and fiberglass work, thereby exposing employees to flammable organic vapors which may affect the brain or nervous system and respirable dust which may cause cumulative lung damage.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 1, item number 6d and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1521.00 · Current $761.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment for employees that perform work tasks, including but not limited to, spray painting and fiberglass work, thereby exposing employees to flammable organic vapors which may affect the brain or nervous system and respirable dust which may cause cumulative lung damage.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 2, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment for employees that perform work tasks, including but not limited to, spray painting and fiberglass work.  Amaral Custom Fabrications Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1670157, citation number 2, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $427.00 · Current $214.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  (a) Facility at 310 Bourne Avenue (building 50) in Rumford, RI:  On or about March 13, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, where three pieces of electrical equipment (including one extension cord) on the west side of the DeVilbiss Paint booth, were plugged into a mounted Tripp Lite relocatable power tap.    For Reference:  Underwriters Laboratories (UL), refers to power strips as Relocatable Power Taps (RPTs) and, in its "General Information for Electrical Equipment Directory" (sometimes called the UL white book or UL Directory) contains instructions that require UL-listed RPTs to be directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle; they are not to be series-connected to other RPTs or connected to extension cords.