Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100107 B05 I Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.
Inspection Nr: 1575533.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $6,164.00
Current Penalty: $3,698.40
Issuance Date: 03/01/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 28
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/21/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/21/2022 | $3,698.40 | 03/25/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 03/18/2022 | $3,698.40 | 05/10/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2022 | $6,164.00 | 03/25/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The average air speed over the open face of the paint spray booth was less than 100 linear feet per minute. 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. On or about January 28, 2022, in the paint spray booth #4, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when the ventilation system did not maintain an average air speed of 100 linear feet per minute. b. On or about January 28, 2022, in the paint spray booth #7, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when the ventilation system air velocity gauge was covered with coatings and was unreadable. c. On or about January 28, 2022, in the paint spray booth #12, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when the ventilation system did not maintain an average air speed of 100 linear feet per minute. d. On or about January 28, 2022, in the paint spray booth #15, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when the ventilation system did not maintain an average air speed of 100 linear feet per minute. e. On or about January 28, 2022, in the paint spray booth #16, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when the ventilation system did not maintain an average air speed of 100 linear feet per minute.