Inspection 343039871 OPENED MAR 22, 2018Closed
1019 Costa Pacifica Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 · Painting and Wall Covering Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 9, 2018: Employee using spray gun punctures hand
At 7:00 a.m. on March 9, 2018, Employee #1, a foreman employed by a painting company, was painting the exterior of a four-story apartment building. He was using a Titan Powrtwin 8900 Plus S-5 hydraulic piston spray gun. The spray gun had a maximum operating pressure of 3,300 pounds per square inch, a 5.5 horsepower engine, and a maximum volume flow of 9.5 liters per minute. As he was clearing a clog in the spray gun's tip guard, the trigger engaged, and paint was injected into his right hand. Emergency services, were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for the puncture wound.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1512(I) |
Other-than-serious | $420 | $335 | Aug 13, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $9,000 | $2,000 | Aug 13, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 3328(A)(2) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | Aug 13, 2018 | Final |