OSHA Inspection: BEVCO

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that they were exposed to explosion hazards:     a) Main shop: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to explosion hazards while transferring sawdust to an in house fabricated dust collection system through 4 inch MS polyvinyl chloride sewer pipe.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards:    a) Main Shop: On or about June 7th, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using PVC to transfer compressed air from a Kobalt 80 gallon air compressor set at 135 psi.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.       a) Hitachi C12FDH Saw Area by Front Bay Door: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while constructing custom cabinets and countertops with combustible sawdust on elevated surfaces and ledges from one half inch in depth to approximately two inches in depth.          b) Rockwell 10" Unisaw Area: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while constructing custom cabinets and countertops with combustible sawdust on elevated surfaces and ledges from one half inch in depth to approximately two inches in depth.          CONFIRM DEPTH MEASURMENTS

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1640.00 Reduced

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) Spray Booth: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fires while spraying Wilsonart 950 spray adhesive (flash point 14.7 degrees Fahrenheit) with an unapproved fan located within the spraying area.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.     a) Spray Booth: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fires while transferring Wilsonart 950 spray adhesive (flash point 14.7 degrees Fahrenheit) from an ungrounded, 55 gallon steel storage drum to the ungrounded spraying apparatus reservoir.     b) West Wall Main Shop: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flash fires while transferring ICC 5010 lacquer thinner from an ungrounded, 55 gallon steel storage drum to clean spraying equipment.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 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) Spray Area: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from accumulating deposits of combustible material such as, but not limited to, ethyl benzene, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene (Wilsonart 950 Spray Adhesive, Flash point 14.7 degrees Fahrenheit) while applying Wilsonart 950 Spray Adhesive to wood counter tops.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):       a) Spray Area: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, the employer did not determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment exposing employees to chemicals such as but not limited to, ethyl benzene, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene (Wilsonart 950 Spray Adhesive) while applying the glue to countertop laminate.       b) Main Shop: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, the employer did not determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment exposing employees to chemicals such as but not  limited to; Acetone, Solvent Naphtha, methanol, and Toluene (ICC 5010 Lacquer Thinner) while cleaning spraying equipment.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:       a) Spray Area: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection exposing employees to chemicals such as but not limited to, ethyl benzene, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene (Wilsonart 950 Spray Adhesive) while applying the glue to countertop laminate. These chemicals require the use of chemical resistant gloves.       b) Main Shop: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection exposing employees to chemicals such as but not limited to; Acetone, Solvent Naphtha, methanol, and Toluene (ICC 5010 Lacquer Thinner) while cleaning spraying equipment. These chemicals require the use of impervious gloves.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer:        a) Spray Area: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to, ethyl benzene, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene (Wilsonart 950 Spray Adhesive) while applying the glue to countertop laminate. The employer failed to implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employees.         b) Spray Area: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to, Acetone, Solvent Naphtha, methanol, and Toluene (ICC 5010 Lacquer Thinner) while cleaning spraying equipment. The employer failed to implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employees.       c) Main Shop: On June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to nuisance wood dust while making countertops. The employer failed to implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employees.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:       a) Spray Area: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to, ethyl benzene, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene (Wilsonart 950 Spray Adhesive) while applying the glue to countertop laminate. The employer failed to identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace.        b) Main Shop: On or about or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to; Acetone, Solvent Naphtha, methanol, and Toluene (ICC 5010 Lacquer Thinner) while cleaning spraying equipment. The employer failed to identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace.       c) Workshop: On June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to nuisance wood dust while making countertops. The employer failed to identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:       a) Main shop: On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts, pieces and air embolisms while using air nozzles with approximately 94 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle.

Issued

2016-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:  a) Bevco: The employer did not use, possess, or maintain an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Forms or equivalent.