Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100107 E05 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.
Inspection Nr: 424535.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2012
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/13/2012
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2012 | $0.00 | 11/13/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2012 | $0.00 | 11/13/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(5): Spraying containers. Containers supplying spray nozzles shall be of closed type or provided with metal covers kept closed. Containers not resting on floors shall be on metal supports or suspended by wire cables. Containers supplying spray nozzles by gravity flow shall not exceed 10 gallons capacity. Original shipping containers shall not be subject to air pressure for supplying spray nozzles. Containers under air pressure supplying spray nozzles shall be of limited capacity, not exceeding that necessary for 1 day's operation; shall be designed and approved for such use; shall be provided with a visible pressure gage; and shall be provided with a relief valve set to operate in conformance with the requirements of the Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - 1968, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. Containers under air pressure supplying spray nozzles, air-storage tanks and coolers shall conform to the standards of the Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - 1968 for construction, tests, and maintenance. a. On or about September 6, 2012, in the paint booth area, the containers used to provide paint to the spray nozzles were not of the closed type as required by this section. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire.