OSHA Inspection: STEEL STRUCTURES INC.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1445.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:    a)  There was a metal beam structure in the passageway from the lunchroom to the warehouse.    b)  There were wood boards obstructing the passageway from the warehouse to the outside of the building.     NO ABATEMENT REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) The fire exit door in the warehouse by the entrance to the lunchroom was not opening for emergency egress.   NO ABATEMENT REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) The fire exit door in the warehouse by the entrance to the lunchroom was not labeled "Not an Exit."   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury:    a)  The spray booth inside the warehouse did not have a smooth surface, it was made of corrugated metal.    b)  The spray booth inside the warehouse had an opening that ranged from 1 foot 10 inches at the bottom of the spray booth to 10 inches at the top of the spray booth.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    a)  The employer built a spray booth but did not install an automatic sprinkler system.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-02 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) The spray booth had an accumulation of deposits of flammable Shopcoat Primer on its walls.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $0.00 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)  There was a flammable Shopcoat Primer container within 3 feet of the spray booth.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No Smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and the paint storage rooms:     a)  Employer did not post "No Smoking" signs at paint booth.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Employees were not clean shaven when wearing respirators in the warehouse when painting with flammable chemicals.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Employees were storing 1/2 mask air purifying respirators on the table outside of the paint booth.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2013-05-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a) There were no frequent inspections of overhead cranes being conducted by the employer.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.