OSHA Inspection: TOOL MASTERS, INC.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spray booth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying:  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, cardboard was used to cover two openings in the spray booths and the openings of the conveyor line.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15602460

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) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, electrical fans not approved for locations containing deposits of readily ignitable deposits and also have readily ignitable deposits present on the blades and bodies, were present in the spraying area.  b) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, 120 VAC electrical switches and a 120VAC wall outlet not approved for locations containing readily ignitable residues and also have readily ignitable residues present on them, were present in the spraying area.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location:  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, electric lamps two to three feet outside of and approximately 7.5 feet from the floor of the spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes were not of nonsparking material:  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, scrapers used for cleaning purposes were not made of nonsparking material.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, 120 VAC Rotating Spray Equipment, an employee reaching beyond the horizontal belt to unjam the paint line was exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, 120 VAC Rotating Spray Equipment, an employee reaching beyond the chain to unjam the paint line was exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15602460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, Packaging Area, a 120/240 electrical box had unused openings where paint residue had accumulated.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges were not maintained so as to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity is maintained:  a) On or about 5/19/2015 - Building #2, Lid Priming and Painting Line, two gauges used in the priming and paint spraying booth were not maintained to indicate the required air velocity.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) On or about 05/19/15 - Building #2, Grenade and Lid Priming and Painting Lines, two employees voluntarily wearing Survivair half-mask respirators had not been medically evaluated.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.:  a) On or about 05/19/2015 - Building #2, Exit to Warehouse Area, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted and identified so that it was readily accessible without subjecting employees to injuries.