OSHA Inspection: PROLINE CUSTOM CABINETRY LLC

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(2): Open flame or spark producing equipment was not kept from a spraying area nor within 20 feet, unless separated from by a partition:  a) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and burn hazards in that, a heater was located within the paint area where employees were performed spray painting operations.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and burn hazards in that, the lights used to illuminate the paint area were neither approved for use in Hazardous Locations, nor were they isolated from the spray area.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operation(s) exceeded the minimum required for operation:   a) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and burn hazards in that, the volume of chemicals stored in the paint area of the establishment exceeded the volume required for one work shift.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(e)(9): Flammable or combustible liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity:   a) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and burn hazards in that, employees dispensed Category 2 flammable lacquer thinner without grounding the drum and bonding the secondary container during the dispensing process.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,405 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(h)(12): All areas used for spraying, including the interior of the booth, were not protected by automatic sprinklers where this protection is available. Where this protection is not available, other approved automatic extinguishing equipment were not provided:  a) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and burn hazards in that, the paint area was not equipped with an automatic extinguishing system or equipment, where employees performed painting operations.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer.  a) Paint Room of 2917 Fred Carter Road: On and at times prior to February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that, a written respiratory protection program was not provided for employees required to wear respirators while performing painting operations.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Paint Room of 2917 Fred Carter Road: On and at times prior to February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that, medical evaluations were not provided to employees required to wear respirators prior to fit testing and/or respirator usage.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter:   a) Paint area of 2917 Fred Carter Road: On and at times prior to February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that, neither a qualitative nor quantitative respiratory fit test was provided to employees required to wear respirators while performing painting operations.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that, the employer did not ensure employees were either clean shaven or that employees' facial hair did not interfere with the seal of tight-fitting respirators required to be worn by employees during the performance of painting operations.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  a) In the paint room located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, on or about February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that, tight fitting respirators worn by employees, during the performance of their duties, were not properly stored when not in use.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer  did not provide comprehensive and effective training to employees who are required to use respirators or the basic information on respirators in Appendix D of this section to employees who wear respirators when not required by this section or by the employer to do so.  a) Paint Room of 2917 Fred Carter Road: On and at times prior to February 4, 2025, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that, employees were required to wear tight fitting respirators without having been trained.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) Establishment located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, Odum, GA, 31555. The employer failed to provide a written hazard communication program for to employees who perform work duties with chemicals, including but not limited to flammable liquids.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Establishment located at 2917 Fred Carter Road, Odum, GA, 31555. The employer failed to provide a written hazard communication training for employees who perform work duties with chemicals, including but not limited to flammable liquids.