OSHA Inspection: MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.

Issued

Jan 28, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(e): An employee alarm system must be operable. Employers must install and maintain an operable employee alarm system that has a distinctive signal to warn employees of fire or other emergencies, unless employees can promptly see or smell a fire or other hazard in time to provide adequate warning to them. The employee alarm system must comply with  1910.165.  [39 FR 23502, June 27, 1974, as amended at 45 FR 60703, Sept. 12, 1980; 67 FR 67963, Nov. 7, 2002]    a.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being notified of a fire or other emergency in the event of one.  The entire facility was not equipped with a fire alarm system containing a distinctive signal to warn employees of fire or other emergencies.

Issued

Jan 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,460 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i):  The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.    a.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, the spray booth(s) used to spray flammable and combustible materials were not equipped with a working and visible gauge, audible alarm or pressure activated device, a Manometer, required to ensure that the air velocity was maintained.

Issued

Jan 28, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2):  Cleaning. All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of non-sparking material.    a.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, spray booth(s) were used to spray flammable and combustible materials.   The spray booth(s) walls and other parts had an accumulation of combustible residues that had not been cleaned as necessary to prevent buildup thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with fires.       b.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, spray booth(s) were used to spray flammable and combustible materials.  The tools used to clean equipment of residual paint material from inside the booth were not constructed of non-sparking material thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with fires.

Issued

Jan 28, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    a.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, employees were required to clean residual flammable and combustible materials from parts inside of spray booths.  The employees were exposed to skin hazards when not provided with adequate impermeable body protection when working inside the booths.  Employee exposure included but was not limited to, phenol and dipropylene glycol methyl ether.

Issued

Jan 28, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1):  The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces.     a.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were considered permit required confined spaces.

Issued

Jan 28, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    a.  On or about October 1, 2012, in the facility, the employer provided portable fire extinguishers for employees to use in the event of a fire.  The employer expected employees to perform incipient stage fire fighting.  Employees had not been provided hands on training in the use of fire extinguishing equipment which would allow for employees to understand the mechanics of using a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire.