OSHA Inspection: PRECISE GRAPHIX, LLC

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3232.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, employees using flammable liquids, such as lacquer/thinners, were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide an educational  program as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): More than 120 gallons of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable or combustible liquids in containers were located outside of storage cabinet(s):  a)  Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards from more than 120 gallons of lacquers/thinners, which were category 3 flammable liquids located outside of the flammable storage cabinet.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

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) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, the employer was storing combustibles and flammable liquids less than 3 feet away from the sides of the spray booth, exposing employees to fire and burn hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3232.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:       a) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards while spraying lacquer/thinners.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection as required.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards while spraying lacquer/thinners.  The employer did not provide medical evaluations as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    a) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards while spraying lacquer/thinners.  The employer did not ensure that employees pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0040044024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators.:    a) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards while spraying lacquer/thinners.  The employer did not provide effective training on the required training elements of this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2747.00 · Current $2250.00 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) Precise Graphix - Paint Booth - On or about May 16, 2017, an employee was exposed to flying particles and other compressed air hazards during the use of air nozzles for cleaning.  The pressure was not reduced as required.       No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3232.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 044015602460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Precise Graphix  - On or about May 16, 2017, employees were using hazardous chemicals, such as lacquer, lacquer thinner, and isopropyl alcohol, and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning;  2.  Safety Data Sheets;  3.  Employee information and training.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0440156016602460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Precise Graphix - On or about May 16, 2017, employees were using hazardous chemicals, such as lacquer, lacquer thinner, and isopropyl alcohol, and the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Precise Graphix - Printer Room - On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to hazards from a 15 amp air-conditioning unit that was plugged in and operating off of an extension cord.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a) Precise Graphix - Printer Room - On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to hazards from a 15 amp air-conditioning unit that was plugged in and operating off of an extension cord that was run through the ceiling of the print room.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.