OSHA Inspection: JOHNSON THERMAL SYSTEMS, LLC.

Issued

2025-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8512.00 · Current $8512.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i): Inside storage rooms were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Openings to other rooms or buildings were not provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height, or the floor in the storage area were not at least 4 inches below the surrounding floor. Openings were not provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The room was not liquid-tight where the walls join the floor. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp was not an open-grated trench inside of the room which drains to a safe location:  a) Paint Room: On July 15, 2025, and times prior thereto, the employer stored approximately 1,500 gallons of Category 2 and 3 Flammable Liquids including but not limited to Carboline Carbothane 133 LH Part A and B, Amercoat 370 and 370 Cure, Pitthane Ultra LS, and Carboline Urethane Converter 8800. The room was level with the connected "Wet Booth" and did not have drains or a raised sill. The door was not a self-closing fire door and the room was not liquid tight.

Issued

2025-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of liquid stored outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable liquids in containers.  a) Paint Room: On July 15, 2025, and times prior thereto, the employer stored approximately 1,500 gallons of Category 2 and 3 Flammable Liquids including but not limited to Carboline Carbothane 133 LH Part A and B, Amercoat 370 and 370 Cure, Pitthane Ultra LS, and Carboline Urethane Converter 8800.

Issued

2025-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4823.00 · Current $4823.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.  (a) Powder Coating Booth: On and prior to July 15, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using Category 2 and 3 flammable paint products. The paint booth did not  have a means to ensure flammable vapors were adequately exhausted through the filtered exhaust ventilation.  (b) Wet Booth: On and prior to July 15, 2025, employees performed spraying activities using Category 2 and 3 flammable paint products. The area did not  have a means to ensure flammable vapors were adequately exhausted  through the filtered exhaust ventilation.

Issued

2025-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7094.00 · Current $7094.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(2)(i):Containers in storage were not located in an area that minimized exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons:  a) On July 15, 2025, at least 20, eight-gallon LP-Gas forklift tanks were stored between 5-15 feet of a permanent LPG tank and were exposed to physical damage from forklifts using the area to refuel.

Issued

2025-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii):  LP gas container(s) stored inside were located near or in area(s) normally used or intended for the safe exit of employees:  a) Powder Booth: On July 15, 2025, a  100 lb. propane tank was stored along the northern wall and pedestrian door and had not been secured to protect it from accidental displacement.