Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): The employer did not implement feasible engineering controls to achieve compliance with limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d). On September 23, 2016, the paint booth operator and blast booth operator were overexposed to particulates not otherwise regulated- total dust. General methods of control applicable in these circumstances include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Reevaluate the efficacy of the ventilation provided for the blast booth and paint booth. Ensure that the ventilation meets or exceeds the most current recommendations outlined in the American National Standard Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust System - ANSI Z9.2, and NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists and Noncombustible Particulate Solids. 2. Verify that the blast booth and paint booth are operated and maintained per the manufacturer's instructions. 3. Review work practices and placement of parts in relation to distance from capture ventilation, determining if placing parts closer to ventilation would reduce exposure levels. Disclaimers: 1. The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA; 2. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases; and 3. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an effective abatement. ABATEMENT SCHEDULE: STEP 1: Effective respiratory protection shall be provided and used by exposed employees as an interim protective measure until feasible engineering controls can be implemented or whenever such controls fail to reduce employee exposures to within permissible exposure limits. STEP 2: A written detailed plan of abatement shall be submitted to the Area Director outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering measures to control employee exposures to hazardous substances as referenced in this citation. This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be consistent with abatement dates required by this citation: 1. Evaluation of engineering control options; 2. Selection of optimum control methods and completion of design; 3. Procurement, installation, and operation of selected control measures; and 4. Testing and acceptance or modification/redesign of controls. NOTE: All proposed control measures shall be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. STEP 3: Abatement shall have been completed by the implementation of feasible engineering controls upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving compliance. Date by Which Violation Must be Abated: STEP-1 XX/XX/XXXX Date by Which Violation Must be Abated: STEP-2 30 days from issuance Date by Which Violation Must be Abated: STEP-3 60 days from issuance