OSHA Inspection: LASLO CUSTOM KITCHENS, INC.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $2,601 Reduced

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) 3609 Nicholas St. Easton, PA 18045, large spray booth: On or about March 21, 2025, wooden pallets and cardboard was stored on the roof of the spray booth the employer did not ensure that a clear space of not less than 3 feet of all sides of facility spray booths were free from storage or combustible construction.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Sep 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(6):Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:  a) 3609 Nicholas St. Easton, PA 18045, small spray booth area: On or about March 21, 2025, the employer did not ensure that electrical LED lighting within approximately 4 feet of the opening of the spray booth and not separated by partitions conformed to the provisions of subpart S of this part for class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i):The average air speed over the open face of the paint spray booth was less than 100 linear feet per minute.  a) 3609 Nicholas St. Easton, PA 18045, small spray booth: On or about March 21, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the average air speed over the open face of the paint spray booth was 100 feet or greater linear feet per minute.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) 3609 Nicholas St. Easton, PA 18045, large spray booth: On or about March 21, 2025, employees transferred flammable liquids from original containers to secondary spray "buckets" for use, and the employer did not ensure both containers were effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $5,675 · Current $3,121 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2):The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:  a) Spray area: On or about March 21, 2025, the employer provided and required employees to wear a 3M Model 7502 elastomeric half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges  while performing spraying duties, and the employee had not changed cartridges since the previous year, and employer did not implement a change schedule.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 2, 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) 3609 Nicholas St. Easton, PA 18045, large spray booth: On or about March 21, 2025, the employer provided and required employees to wear a 3M Model 7502 elastomeric half-face respirator while performing spraying duties, but the employer did not provide employees with a medical evaluation to ensure ability to use a respirator.  No abatement documentation or certification required.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) 3609 Nicholas St. Easton, PA 18045, large spray booth: On or about March 21, 2025, the employer provided and required employees to wear a 3M Model 7502 elastomeric half-face respirator while performing spraying duties, but the employer did not ensure employees were fit tested on the tight-fitting respirator prior to use.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.