Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media. (a) Spray Finishing Department, Northside Cross-Draft Booth - On or about May 23, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards. Working visible gauges, audible alarms, or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. (b) Spray Finishing Department, Southside Cross-Draft Booth - On or about May 23, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards. Working visible gauges, audible alarms, or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. The average air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 100 linear feet per minute. (c) Spray Finishing Department, Downdraft Booth - On or about May 23, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards. Working visible gauges, audible alarms, or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained. The average air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 100 linear feet per minute. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(c).