OSHA Inspection: PROTECTIVE COATING SPECIALISTS, INC.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11292.00

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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 due to crushing hazards from being caught-between the forklift's overhead guard and the ground:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure an employee operating a Mitsubishi FGC15N liquid propane sit down forklift was protected from crushing hazards resulting from forklift tip over.   Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to control this hazard is to follow instructional information provided in the Mitsubishi FGC15N Forklift operator's manual. Page 8 of the manual states; "The seat belt will help restrain you in various accident situations such as a tip over or front-end crash. If you are unrestrained in a tip over, you can fall outside of the operator's compartment and be crushed by the forklift. If you are unrestrained and the forklift comes to a sudden stop, you will continue to move forward until you hit some solid object. You should wear your seatbelt even when operating your forklift from a stationary position or when travelling a short distance."  Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to control this hazard is to follow ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2012, Section 5.3.19, "An active operator protection device or system, when provided, shall be used. Operator protection in the event of tip over is intended to reduce the risk of entrapment of the head and torso between the truck and the ground but may not protect the operator against all possible injury."

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) through certification of the completion of forklift training prior to use. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of unsafe forklift operation.  Abatement Note: Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11292.00

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29 CFR 1910.26(d): The employer did not ensure that measures, such as wheel chocks or sand shoes, were used to prevent the transport vehicle (e.g. a truck, semitrailer, trailer, or rail car) on which a dock board is placed, from moving while employees are on the dock board:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 21, 2023, the employer did not implement effective measures to prevent movement of the box truck on the north loading dock while employees were operating forklifts to move materials inside the cargo area. This condition exposed employees to crushing hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

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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 be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the exterior door along the west side of the Main Line alley was clearly identified as not being an emergency exit in that the door was identified as both an emergency exit by illuminated signage and a "Not an Exit" Placard. The door discharged into an enclosed outdoor environment and should not be used as an emergency exit. Use of this door in the event of an emergency could prevent employees from reducing their exposure to incipient hazards, e.g. a fire.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2):Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to  December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided adequate clearance for the exit route discharging through the north exterior door of the of of the West Line. Materials and equipment were located in the exit egress that reduced the width  to less than 20 inches.  This condition reduced exit route clearance and decreased the efficiency of employee egress during an emergency.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6):Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color or self-luminous or electroluminescent:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the exit sign on the south exit door on the south line was illuminated, self-luminous or electroluminescent. This condition exposed employees to egress hazards associated with reduced exit route visibility in dark conditions and can decrease the efficiency of employee egress during an emergency.  (b)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the exit sign on the southwest exit door on the south line was illuminated, self-luminous or electroluminescent. This condition exposed employees to egress hazards associated with reduced exit route visibility in dark conditions and can decrease the efficiency of employee egress during an emergency.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4840.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.95(b)(1):When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative controls were not utilized:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the abrasive blasting booth were protected from occupational noise exposure by feasible engineering, administrative or personal protective equipment controls. An employee was exposed to noise levels of 104.8 dBA as an 8-hour time weighted average when performing work in the abrasive blasting booth. The employee intermittently utilized 3M Peltor X3A ear muffs that provided a noise reduction rating of 28 dBA when working in the booth. These controls did not reduce the employee's noise exposure to acceptable levels.  This condition exposed employees to potential hearing loss.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1):The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the abrasive blasting booth were protected from occupational noise exposure through administration of a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. This condition exposed employees to potential hearing loss.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1):The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the abrasive blasting booth were protected from occupational noise exposure by establishing and maintaining an audiometric testing program. This condition exposed employees to potential hearing loss.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1):The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the abrasive blasting booth were protected from occupational noise exposure by implementation a training program informing employees, among other subjects; The effects of noise on hearing, the purpose of hearing protectors and the purpose of audiometric testing. This condition exposed employees to potential hearing loss.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.136(a):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 13507th Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees hanging heavy steel workpieces on the south line were protected from foot injuries by use of appropriate protective footwear. This condition exposed employees to crushing injuries in the event of a workpiece falls on an employees foot.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4840.00 Reduced

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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)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees required to utilize respiratory protection when performing work were protected from chemical hazards and hazards related to use of respiratory protection in that the company had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards and hazards related to use of respiratory protection.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees required to utilize respiratory protection were protected from hazards related to use of respiratory protection in that the company by completing a medical evaluation before being required to use a respirator in the workplace. This condition exposed employees to hazards related to use of respiratory protection.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees required to utilize respiratory protection when performing work were protected from chemical hazards in that employees did not complete fit testing prior to initial use of respirators. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $6775.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to December 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the vicinity of the abrasive blasting booth collection system were protected from caught-in hazards involving the cross conveyor drive segment associated with  the low profile recovery floor system feeding the bucket elevator. The cross-conveyor drive segment was operated with a missing guard. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from caught-in hazards when operating the Advanced Hydraulics Inc. 25 Ton Hydraulic Press in that one of the two hand controls were bypassed allowing employee exposure to the point of operation during use. This condition exposed employees to amputation and caught-in hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(5):Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the vicinity of the Polarcool Evaporative Cooler on the Main Line were protected from caught-in hazards in that the fan blade of the cooler was not guarded in a manner that limit openings to no larger than one half inch. The exhaust end of the fan was guarded with chicken wire with openings of approximately one inch that was not uniformly secured on the exterior of the opening creating larger gaps. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.   (b)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the vicinity of the Polarcool Evaporative Cooler on the South Line were protected from caught-in hazards in that the fan blade of the cooler were not guarded that limit openings to no larger than one half inch. The intake end of the fan was not guarded. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the vicinity of the West Lines Loading area were exposed to caught in hazards in that the Pacline Overhead Conveyor chain and sprocket were not enclosed. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a drive belt and pulley system associated with the  the General Automatic Transfer Co. Model 97006D  was appropriately guarded. This condition exposed employees to ingoing nip point hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.219(e)(4):Vertical belts running over a lower pulley more than seven (7) feet above floor or platform were not guarded at the bottom in the same manner as horizontal overhead belts, if conditions are as stated in paragraphs (e)(2)(ii) (a) and (c) of this section:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the vicinity of the Polarcool Evaporative Cooler on the South Line were protected from ingoing nip points in that the belt and pulley were unguarded on the intake side of the cooler.  This condition exposed employees to ingoing nip point hazards.   (b)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing work in the west end of the Main Line Alley  were protected from ingoing nip points in that a belt and pulley were unguarded associated with the terminal wash stations of the line.  This condition exposed employees to ingoing nip point hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $5808.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i):Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that electrical components mounted on the post in the hanging area of the Main Line included energized, uncapped, electrical conductors protruding from an uncovered junction box. This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.  (b)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that electrical panel located on the West Line Oven, Model ENW066U65G, was left open during operation allowing access to energized conductors inside the panel. This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.  (c)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that electrical panel for the oven on the South Line was left open during operation allowing access to energized conductors inside the panel. This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.  (d)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that the fluorescent lighting in the inspection area on the South Line had exposed lamp holders or tube sockets. This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that a junction box on the West Line paint booth was missing a cover exposing energized conductors. This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $5808.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from chemical hazards in that the company had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program. This condition exposed employees to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; sodium fluoride, carbon black, phosphoric acid,  silica, and propane.  Abatement Note: Among other requirements a hazard communication program shall include the following:  -A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace.  -Methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks. -Methods of labeling and other forms of warning.  -Safety Data Sheets.  -Employee information and Training.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from chemical hazards in that the company did not ensure employees were provided training on hazardous chemicals in the work area. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6):The employer used written materials, such as signs, placards, process sheets, or batch tickets in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers that failed to identify the container(s) to which they were applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):   (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees working in the hub shop were protected from chemical hazards in that a bucket containing Bonderite C-NE 5175 Neutral Cleaner was unlabeled and did not identify the contents and information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5). This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

2024-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1613.00 · Current $968.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1904.29(b)(3):Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and on an incident report (OSHA Form 301or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness had occured.  (a)Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. at 1350 7th Street Northwest, Huron, SD 57350: On or about and at times prior to November 21, 2023, the employer did not maintain required OSHA 300 Form and ensure that recordable instances were documented within seven calendar days of receiving information of the occurrence.