OSHA Inspection: ASAP AFFORDABLE SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING LLC

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): Interiors. The interior surfaces of spray booths shall be smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury. (Reference 29 CFR 1910.94(c)(3)(i)):  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the interior surfaces of the spray booth were not smooth and continuous. Light fixtures, piping, and various hooks allowed residue to accumulate on the surfaces.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):  Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters shall be protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not protect the downstream and upstream sides of filters in the spray booth with approved automatic sprinklers. Employees were engaged in spray application of flammable coatings in the spray booth; automatic fire protection was not provided on either side of the spray booth's filters.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):  Unless specifically approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapors, there shall be no electrical equipment in any spraying area, whereon deposits of combustible residues may readily accumulate, except wiring in rigid conduit or in boxes or fittings containing no taps, splices, or terminal connections:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; electrical equipment, such as but not limited to junction boxes, a power outlet, a light switch and a ventilation timer, which were exposed to deposits of readily ignitable residue and were not specifically approved for that location.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(f)(4): Portable extinguishers. An adequate supply of suitable portable fire extinguishers shall be installed near all spraying areas.  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; an adequate supply of suitable fire extinguishers were not installed near the spraying area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2):  All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of nonsparking material:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; The employer did not keep all spray areas as free as practical from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues. Overspray from spray finishing operations had been allowed to accumulate on the interior walls and floor of the spray booth.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background shall be conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms.  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer had not conspicuously posted "No smoking" signs around the spray finishing room, exposing employees to fire and burn hazards while they and the employer were smoking in these areas.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 Reduced

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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:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.  The employer required employees to wear respirators when sanding and applying flammable coatings to metal skids.    All provisions of 29CFR 1910.134(c) through (o) must be covered in a respiratory protection program.  Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:      1.  Selection of respirators for employees.     2.  Medical evaluations for employees.     3.  Fit testing.     4.  Training and information.     5.  Recordkeeping.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 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. Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees prior to requiring employees to wear respirators when sanding and applying flammable coatings to metal skids.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i):  Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee shall be cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure a Painter employee's tight-fitting half-face respirator was cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition. The employee's respirator had accumulations of overspray from when the employee conducted spray finishing in the spray booth.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i):  All respirators shall be stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they shall be packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure the Painter employee stored their respirators to protect them from contamination, dust, and damaging chemicals. The Painter employee left their respirator on the workbench in the paint area at the end of the day.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(ii)(B):  The employer shall ensure that respirator inspections include a check of elastomeric parts for pliability and signs of deterioration:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that a Painter employee's tight-fitting half-face respirator had been inspected to check the elastomeric parts for pliability and signs of deterioration. The respirator's elastomeric parts could not be inspected because of accumulations of overspray from spray finishing operations.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not provide effective training to an employee who was required to wear a negative pressure tight-fitting half-face respirator when the employee conducted spray finishing in a spray booth  All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) through (k)(6) shall be provided to employees wearing respirators. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:  1) Reason for respirators use 2) Respirator limitations and capabilities 3) Effective respirator inspection and use 4) Procedures for maintenance, care and storage of respirators 5) Recognition of signs/symptoms that may limit respirator use

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program.  The employer did not provide a written hazard communication program for employee exposure to chemicals such as, but not limited to:  Isopropyl Alcohol Methyl Ethyl Ketone Toluene Xylene  All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.1200(e) through (h) must be covered in a written hazard communication program.  Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:  1)  List of hazardous chemicals 2)  Labeling of containers 3)  Safety Data Sheet collection 4)  Employee information and training

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 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:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work areas at the time of their initial assignments. Employees were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals that they worked with, nor were they trained on the availability or location of safety data sheets (SDS).  Employees worked with chemicals such as Isopropyl Alcohol, Toluene, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, and Xylene and were not trained on the hazards such as flammability and possible health effects such as kidney and liver damage of said chemicals.  All provisions of the hazard communication standard's training paragraph 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) must be effectively trained to employees. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:  1)  The requirement of the hazard communication standard 2)  Any work operations where hazard chemicals are present 3)  Location and availability of the:      -hazard communication program      -list of hazardous chemicals      -SDS collection

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2): Employees shall be informed of: (i) The requirements of this section; (ii) Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and (iii) The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not inform employees of; the requirement of the Hazard Communication section; any operations in their work areas where hazardous chemicals were present. Employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limit to; paint vapors/particulates, solvents, and particulate from spray finishing operations.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3):  Employee training shall include at least the topics from (h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv) of this section:   On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not provide training to employees regarding:   (i) how employees could detect hazardous chemicals in the work areas;  (ii) the physical hazards and health hazards of the chemicals in their work areas;  (iii) the measures employees could take to protect themselves from hazardous chemicals through procedures and/or personal protective equipment (PPE); and  (iv) the details of a hazard communication program including descriptions of labeling on containers and safety data sheets (SDS).   Employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limit to; Isopropyl Alcohol, Toluene, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, and Xylene when sanding or applying flammable coatings to metal skids.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about July 3, 2024, at the establishment located at N11474 State Road 110, Marion, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that a Workplace Hazard Assessment was certified for the tasks that employees do that require PPE. The employer had assessed the workplace and determined that steel toed shoes, hearing protection, eye protection, and respiratory protection were necessary for the safety of employees, but could not provide a signed, written certification of the assessment.