OSHA Inspection: STATIC COATINGS

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:   a.)  On or about May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to noise levels above the OSHA action level . The employer did not have a Hearing Conservation Program in effect. On May 30, 2024 OSHA conducted noise dosimetry and found one out of three sampled employees were exposed to noise above the OSHA Action Level (8-hour Time Weighted Average) of 85 dBa. The employee was exposed to noise levels of 87 decibels over an 8-hour TWA.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1):The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  a) On or about May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees who were exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour TWA of 85 decibels were not trained on exposure to hazardous noise.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0527

General-duty citation text

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 May 30, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a written program when employees were required (mandatory) to wear half-face respirators during powder coating and grinding operations. Employees performing powder coating paint activities are required to wear half-face respirators. There was no written program established for use of mandatory respirators, exposing employees to inhalation hazards such as carbon black.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0527

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.)  On or about May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards such as carbon black. The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $3835.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) On or about May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, pinch points, and caught-in hazards. The employer failed to establish a Lock Out Tag Out Program to properly shut down the powder coating machine and its components (e.g. air compressors, oven, moving line). There was risk for energized machine startup and pinch points/caught-in hazards because the employees are instructed to use standby mode and a piece of paper covering the screen as their LOTO method.  b) On or about May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, pinch points, and caught-in hazards. The employer failed to establish a Lock Out Tag Out Program to properly shut down the sublimator. The sublimator machine has moving belts and parts which can cause caught-in and pinch points. The sublimator can be accessed through a door which is not permanently locked (keys were left in the doorknob at all times for anyone to access the sublimator while the machine is operating). There is no lock out tag out procedure when employees are working on the sublimator.

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3065.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) On or about May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crush by, amputation, and nip point hazards in the powder coating line area. The employer failed to ensure the moving powder coating guns were guarded so that an employee could not get caught into the powder coating guns as they move vertically up and down.

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 052724409075

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) On or about May 30, 2024, employees were exposed to skin irritation hazards. The employer failed to conduct a hazard assessment for the powder coating process which necessitates the use of personal protective equipment such as chemical-resistant gloves and additional skin protection measures.

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 052724409075

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   a) On or about May 30, 2024, employees were exposed to skin irritation hazards. The employer failed to provide written record that a hazard assessment had been performed for the powder coating process which necessitates the use of personal protective equipment such as chemical-resistant gloves and additional skin protection measures.

Issued

2024-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 May 30, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals while conducting powder coating operations. The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees to review.