OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST DRYWALL CO., INC.

Issued

2009-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1):  Duties of employers.  The employer
failed to furnish
employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized
hazards that were
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees:
The employer failed to ensure that employees were not exposed to
recognized hazards that were
likely to cause death or serious physical harm as follows:
a.At the Fontainbleau structure, on the 7th floor,  an employee used a
Spray Tech
EPX 2355 Piston pump unit to apply fire rated mastic CP 672 coating onto
the
top of the ceiling and wall area(s).  The spray pump unit was equipped
with a
pressurized spray gun that was capable of producing a fluid stream of 3100
p.s.i..
While performing the job task, employee #1 failed to engage the trigger
lock
prior to passing the spray gun to employee #2.  Employee #2 was sprayed on
the
right forearm and received skin abrasions from the pressurized fluid
stream that
was released from the spray gun.  After interviews with both employees, it
was
determined that they were not familiar with the "Operators Manual" nor the
use
of the trigger lock on the spray gun.  Employees were exposed to serious
injury
and possible amputation.
Reference:  Spray Tech EPX 2355 Piston Pump manual:
1.  Page 2, paragraph 5, Prevention of Injection Injury, item 13:  Always
engage
the trigger lock when not spraying.  Verify the trigger lock is functioning
properly.
One feasible means of abatement would be to ensure that the operator read
the Owners Manual
to ensure proper operation of the unit and be aware of the safety hazards
that the Owners
Manual refers to, to include any safety features the operator should be
aware of.

Issued

2009-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-05-31 00:00:00