OSHA Inspection: EPSCO POWDER AND INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LLC

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2483.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.  (a) Little Booth: On and prior to January 29, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using 420G-104 One Coat Gray, a Category 3 flammable chemical. The paint booth did not  have a means to ensure flammable vapors were adequately exhausted.   (b) Big Booth: On and prior to January 29, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using 420G-104 One Coat Gray, a Category 3 flammable chemical. The paint booth did not  have a means to ensure flammable vapors were adequately exhausted.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  (a) Little Booth: On and prior to January 29, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using 420G-104 One Coat Gray, a Category 3 flammable chemical.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  (a) Little Booth: on and prior to January 29, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using 420G-104 One Coat Gray, a Category 3 flammable chemical. Cardboard was stored against the south-west side.    (b) Big Booth: on and prior to January 29, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using 420G-104 One Coat Gray, a Category 3 flammable chemical. Cardboard boxes containing flammable chemical products used during spraying activities were stored against the south-west side.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2482.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(i)(4): Transformers, powerpacks, control apparatus, and all other electrical portions of the equipment, with the exception of the handgun itself and its connections to the power supply were not located outside of the spraying area or did not otherwise conform to the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section.  (a) Big Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, employees operated powder coating equipment using flammable chemicals, which was powered by a short three outlet "pigtail"  extension cord connected to another extension cord. Both extension cords were located within the booth.  (b) Big Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, employees operated powder coating equipment using flammable chemicals, which was powered by a short three outlet "pigtail" extension cord connected to another extension cord. Extension cords were not rated for use in locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapor.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, employees operated blasting equipment with a power cord that was missing approximately 1 foot of the outer jacket and insulation.  (b) Little Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, employees used flammable chemicals for spraying activities. The spraying equipment was powered by an extension cord with damaged insulation.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Big Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, employees operated powder coating equipment which was powered by a short three outlet "pigtail"  extension cord connected to another extension cord.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, an extension cord supplied power to the shop light mounted on the north-west wall.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2482.00 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) On and prior to January 29, 2025, employees operated a Yale, Model GLP060VXNGRE091, S/N B875V10187K forklift to move and support JST frames.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s):  (a) On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, employees positioned themselves underneath aluminum JST frames supported by the forks of a Yale, Model GLP060VXNGRE091, S/N B875V10187K forklift in order to paint the bottoms.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $2480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, circuit breakers on the electrical panel were not labeled with what they provide power to. The circuit breakers control the lights, receptacles, and generator.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(3): The markings required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.303 were not sufficiently durable to withstand the environment involved:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, circuit breakers on the electrical panel were labeled with a permanent marker but could not be identified due to fading. The circuit breakers control the lights, receptacles, and generator.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, the door of the electrical panel could not be opened as it was blocked by a 6" metal pipe which was part of the permanent structure. The door opened approximately 8 inches before hitting the pipe.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, the electrical panel was missing circuit breakers or blanks and the space was covered by duct tape.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, an extension cord that provided power to a light mounted on the north-west wall was run through a hole in the north wall.

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(vi): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was not to be attended while in use (for example, sprinkler system controllers, landscape lighting, and holiday lights) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed:  (a) Blasting Booth: On and at times prior to January 29, 2025, an electrical box rated for wet use and installed outside was missing the cover. The box housed an outlet in which an extension cord was continuously plugged connected.