OSHA Inspection: YANKE MACHINE SHOP, INC.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 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) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, employees performed spray?finishing operations inside a spray?painting booth equipped with a Dwyer Mark II manometer that was not functioning or calibrated to indicate the required airflow velocity was maintained during painting/coating activities.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(3): Sprinklers protecting spraying areas were not kept as free of deposits as practicable:  (a) Paint Booth, on or about December 10, 2025, employees were spray painting steel tanks in a paint booth in which a paper product was wrapped tightly around the automatic sprinkler heads. Visual inspection showed a  build-up of paint overspray on the paper.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  (a) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, employees performed paint spraying activities inside the paint booth which had visible overspray accumulation on the walls and floor.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical Equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):   (a) Paint Booth, On or about December 10, 2025, employees used a Bauer Spade Handle Drill/Mixer to mix category 2 and 3 flammable paint inside of the paint booth. The tool had a heavy accumulation of paint overspray.  (b) Paint Booth, on or about December 10, 2025, employees were spraying category 2 and 3 flammable paint products with a Graco Mark IV XT HD 3-in-1 Standard Series Electric Airless Sprayer which was located in the paint booth on a wooden pallet.  (c) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated electric spray painting and mixing equipment using category 2 and 3 flammable chemicals, which were powered by a short two outlet "pigtail"  extension cord connected to another extension cord. Both extension cords were located within the booth.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for these items.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 Reduced

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) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, an employee wore a Honeywell elastomeric half?mask respirator equipped with 7581P100L cartridges. The products applied during the task contained hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to xylene, ethylbenzene, and cumene.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  (a) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, an employee wore a Honeywell elastomeric half?mask respirator equipped with 7581P100L cartridges. The products applied during the task contained hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to xylene, ethylbenzene, and cumene.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employees using tight-fitting face-piece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  (a) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, an employee wore a Honeywell elastomeric half?mask respirator equipped with 7581P100L cartridges. The products applied during the task contained hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to xylene, ethylbenzene, and cumene.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  (a) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, an employee wore a Honeywell elastomeric half?mask respirator equipped with 7581P100L cartridges. The products applied during the task contained hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to xylene, ethylbenzene, and cumene.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):   (a) Paint Booth: On or about December 10, 2025, an employee wore a Honeywell elastomeric half?mask respirator equipped with 7581P100L cartridges. The products applied during the task contained hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to xylene, ethylbenzene, and cumene.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    a) Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, an employee operated an overhead crane to move equipment and materials throughout the shop as part of the fuel?tank production process. The markings on the pendant control were worn off or obscured by grease and dirt, making them illegible.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  (a)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated an 8.5?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  (b)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated a 15?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  (c)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated a 20?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for these items.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(k)(2): Rated load test reports were not placed on file where they were readily available to appointed personnel:  (a)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated an 8.5?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  (b)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated a 15?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  (c)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated a 20?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for these items.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  (a)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated an 8.5?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  (b)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated a 15?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  (c)Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees operated a 20?ton overhead crane to move heavy equipment and materials throughout the fabrication shop during the fuel?tank manufacturing process.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for these items.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:   (a) Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees replaced a blown 30 amp fuse which provides power to welding equipment.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i)(A): Fuse handling equipment, insulated for the circuit voltage was not used to remove or install fuses when fuse terminals were energized.  (a) Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees replaced a blown 30 amp fuse which provides power to welding equipment.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $744.00 · Current $372.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  (a) Fabrication Shop: On or about December 10, 2025, employees worked in the fabrication shop with cords, equipment, and debris covering the walkway creating tripping hazards.