OSHA Inspection: LIBERTY PUMPS INC.

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  a) New Powder Coating Curing Oven - On or about 3/4/16, the employer did not evaluate the new powder coating curing oven to determine whether or not it was a permit-required confined space.  Employees enter the oven once a week to pick up parts that have fallen off.  b) New Powder Coating Parts Washer - On or about 3/4/16, the employer did not evaluate the new powder coating parts washer to determine whether or not it was a permit-required confined space.  Employees enter the parts washer 2-3 times per week to pick up parts that have fallen.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:    a) New Powder Coating Curing Oven - On or about 3/4/16, employees entered the oven to clean up fallen parts.  An entry permit was not completed.      b) New Powder Coating Parts Washer - On or about 3/4/16, employees entered the parts washer to clean up fallen parts.  An entry permit was not completed.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) New Powder Coating Curing Oven - On or about 3/4/16, the employer did not provide training to employees who enter the oven to pick up parts that have fallen.  Employees enter the oven at least once per week.    b) New Powder Coating Parts Washer - On or about 3/4/16, the employer did not provide training to employees who enter the parts washer to pick up parts that have fallen.  Employees enter the parts washer 2-3 times per week.

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a)  New Powder Coating Line - On or about 3/7/16,  employees perform servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, the Powder Coating Curing Oven which had multiple energy sources including heat, and electric were not protected from unexpected energization or start-up. Specific procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were performing servicing or maintenance.    b) New Powder Coating Line - On or about 3/7/16, employees perform servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, the Powder Coating Parts Washer which had multiple energy sources including heat, and electric were not protected from unexpected energization or start-up.  Specific procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were performing servicing or maintenance.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    a)  New Powder Coating Line- On or about 3/7/16,  employees performed servicing and/or maintenance and were exposed to injury from unexpected energization of equipment such as, but not limited to, the powder coating curing oven and the powder coating parts washer which have multiple energy sources.  Employees had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, and the methods necessary for energy isolation and control.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) New Powder Coating Line - On or about 3/4/16, an emergency eyewash station was not provided for employees working with Gardoclean S5657, a corrosive material.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED