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344073911
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0213100
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2019-06-12
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463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2019-06-12
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| Case Closed |
2019-06-12
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1278779 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
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344076351
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0213100
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2019-06-12
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463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
|
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-06-12
|
| Case Closed |
2019-06-25
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1278776 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
|
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342787793
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0213100
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2017-11-20
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463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-05-04
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| Case Closed |
2020-07-15
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1286002 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100120 Q01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-22 |
| Current Penalty |
7622.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
10163.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations: A) Worksite - On November 20, 2017, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan (ERP) for employees responding to emergency response operations, such as but not limited to containment of uncontrolled releases of Category 2 or 3 flammable liquids. The employer did not fully develop and implement an emergency action plan (EAP) for employees evacuating the facility in the event of an emergency. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100120 Q06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-22 |
| Current Penalty |
7622.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
10163.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i): First responders at the awareness level did not have sufficient training or have sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the areas covered by 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i)(A) through (q)(6)(i)(F): A) Worksite - On or about November 20, 2017, employees who were likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release had not been trained on parts (A) through (F). |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040007 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
1524.75 |
| Initial Penalty |
2033.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.7(b)(2): An injury or illness that resulted in death was not recorded by entering a check mark on the OSHA 300 Log in the space for cases resulting in death A) Worksite - On or about December 15, 2017, the employer did not record the death of William Huntington on the 2017 OSHA 300 Log. |
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342787769
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0213100
|
2017-11-20
|
463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2017-12-01
|
| Case Closed |
2019-12-19
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1286515 |
|
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1286002 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
6097.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
8130.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Main Building Packaging "A" Area - On December 1, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a mid-rail for fall protection along the unprotected edge of the area above the offices in the production area used for storage of equipment, only a top guard rail was in place. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100029 F04 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): An opening in a stair rail system exceeded 19 inches at its least dimension: a) Main Building, near Production Line "A" - On December 1, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a mid-rail for fall protection along the edge of a stairway, and the stairway landing 6 feet above the floor, which created an opening that exceeded 19 inches. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
9700.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
12934.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat: a) Batching Area in the Main Building - On and prior to November 20, 2017, the employer did not take precautions to prevent ignition of flammable liquids during transfer. Employees were exposed to fire and explosion while transferring flammable liquids including but not limited to Hexamethyldisiloxane (Class 2 flammable liquid ). Sources of ignition were not evaluated including but not limited to the static electricity from polypropylene lab coats and the use of paper towels to clean small spills of flammable liquids. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-22 |
| Current Penalty |
6097.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
8130.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: a) 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor - On December 1, 2017, and at times prior, the employer designated certain employees for fire extinguisher use, but did not repeat the training at least annually for those employees. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
4572.75 |
| Initial Penalty |
6097.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.: a) Main Building Metal Shop - On December 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer provided compressed air for cleaning purposes in the shop area that was at 43 p.s.i., exposing employees to potential air embolism. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
6097.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10163.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: a) Main Building Buildings 2, 3, and 4 - On December 1, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not legibly mark each disconnecting means, and circuit breaker inside panel boxes, as to its purpose. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(i): The service disconnecting means was not readily accessible nearest the point of entrance of the service-entrance conductors: a) Main Building Packaging "A" Area - On December 1, 2017, and at times prior, the service entrance disconnecting means was installed too high to be readily accessible. The switch was mounted approximately 9 feet from the floor, making the handle inoperable from the floor level. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
9700.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
12934.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations was not intrinsically safe, approved, or safe for Class 1/Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations: a) Batching Area in the Main Building Addition - On November 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer used standard electrical equipment and electrical wiring such as but not limited to outlets, lighting, the drum lifter and electrical panels within the batching area. The employer transferred category 2 flammable liquids such as but not limited to Hexamethyldisiloxne and Isopar "C", in this area it was thus a Class 1 Division 2 location. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
97002.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
129336.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 2 flammable liquids, with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and the container(s) being electrically interconnected: a) Main Building Addition Batching Area - On November 20, 2017, and at times prior, a catastrophic explosion and fire occurred while category 2 flammable liquids including, but not limited to Hexamethyldisiloxane, and Isopar "C," were transferred between containers. The source container, the nozzle in-between, and the receiving container were not electrically interconnected and were not grounded. Verla International, LTD, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR1910.106(e)(6)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1191945, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on May 25, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. Verla International, LTD, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR1910.106(e)(6)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 891395, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 13, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E09 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
53352.75 |
| Initial Penalty |
71137.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
258 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles, and disposed of daily: a) Main Building Batching Area - On November 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure paper towels used to clean up flammable liquid spills, such as, but not limited to Hexamethyldisiloxane and/or, Isopar "C," were kept to a minimum in covered metal receptacles, but were instead disposed of in open top trash bins along with all other trash creating a fire hazard. Verla International, LTD, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR1910.106(e)(9)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 891395, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 13, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. |
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|
|
342787850
|
0213100
|
2017-11-20
|
463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
|
|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-05-04
|
| Case Closed |
2018-05-07
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1191945 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
|
|
341919454
|
0213100
|
2016-11-09
|
463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2016-11-09
|
| Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL, N: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2018-05-25
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1153984 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
5502.05 |
| Initial Penalty |
8465.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, near powder room (line 212), employees were instructed to use a fire exit door that was obstructed by a pallet storing plastic lids. The distance from the pallet to the electrical panel barrier was measured as 14 inches. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 D04 V |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-16 |
| Current Penalty |
8238.75 |
| Initial Penalty |
12675.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v): Containers over 30 gallons capacity were stacked one upon the other: a). On or about 4/10/17, in the Building #2 Warehouse, 55 gallon drum containers containing Isopropyl Alcohol and nail lacquer, a Category 3 flammable liquid, were stored stacked on top of each other. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
8238.75 |
| Initial Penalty |
12675.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, in the batching area, employees were using an electrical motor to transfer ethanol , a category 3 flammable, from a 55 gallon drum into a large mixing blender. There was no grounding or bonding used from the drum to the pump. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
5502.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
8465.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a). On or about 4/10/17, in Building #2 warehouse, employees are adding water to the battery of a forklift truck approximately once a week. Employees are potentially exposed to battery acid during this task. They were not provided with PPE to include rubber gloves, face shield, and a rubber apron. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
6473.35 |
| Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for employees in batching. Employees are required to don a 3M 6000 full face respirator when mixing powders. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include a fit test, training, and a medical evaluation. b). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for floor boys. Employees required to don 3M 8240 R95 when handling powders and chemicals throughout the day. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include a fit test, training, and a medical evaluation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for employees in batching. Employees are required to don a 3M 6000 full face respirator when mixing powders. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation. b). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for floor boys. Employees required to don 3M 8240 R95 when handling powders and chemicals throughout the day. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for employees in batching. Employees are required to don a 3M 6000 full face respirator when mixing powders. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include a fit test. b). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for floor boys. Employees required to don 3M 8240 R95 when handling powders and chemicals throughout the day. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include a fit test. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for employees in batching. Employees are required to don a 3M 6000 full face respirator when mixing powders. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include training. b). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for floor boys. Employees required to don 3M 8240 R95 when handling powders and chemicals throughout the day. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include training. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
6473.35 |
| Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a). On or about 4/10/17, in Building #2 warehouse, employees are adding water to the battery of a forklift truck approximately once a week. Employees are potentially exposed to battery acid during this task. They were not provided with an eye/wash shower on site. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not select PPE that properly fit each affected employee: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for the employee that is required to don Safety Zone Latex gloves (powder free). An employee stated that the sizes provided do not fit the employee; therefore, the employee dons cloth gloves when working with powders and chemicals, such as nail lacquers, and isopropyl alcohol. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
617.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
950.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: a). On or about 4/10/17, on site, for floor boys. Employees required to don a 3M 8240 R95 when handling powders and chemicals throughout the day. An R95 is typically used for oil based particles. The employees are exposed to flammable liquids, dust, and other particulates, such as silica. Employees are not protected from these particulates for the amount of time they are exposed with an R95. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: a). On or about 11/9/16, on site, for the floor boys dispensing various chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Nail Lacquer and Isopropyl Alcohol. The employer's hazard communication training did not include hazards associated with using the chemicals. b). On or about 11/9/16, on site, for the packaging employees filling bottles of product that contain chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Nail Lacquer and Isopropyl Alcohol. The employer's hazard communication training did not include hazards associated with using the chemicals. |
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338913957
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0213100
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2013-02-20
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463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2013-02-20
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| Case Closed |
2013-07-12
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
803193 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-25 |
| Current Penalty |
2310.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3080.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers where the nozzle and container were not electrically interconnected: a). Or or about 2/20/13, on site, in the lab room of the marketing building, employees are dispensing nail polish and acetone directly from 5 gallon drums into plastic cups or glass beakers. The nail polish and acetone are a class 1B flammable liquid. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E09 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Current Penalty |
2310.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3080.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily: a). On or about 2/20/13, on site, in the lab room of the marketing building, employees using cloths dipped in acetone to clean workspace and spills. The employer did not provide a flammable waste container. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-15 |
| Current Penalty |
577.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
770.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use: a). On or about 2/20/13, on site, in the marketing building, for the employees that are required to don 3M N95 respirators, while pouring nail polish bottles. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a medical evaluation, fit testing, and training. Verla International, Ltd. was previosuly cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #488939, citation number 1, item number 2-b, and was affirmed as a final order on 01/03/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a). On or about 2/20/13, on site, in the marketing building, for the employees that are required to don 3M N95 respirators, while pouring nail polish bottles. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a medical evaluation. Verla International, Ltd. was previosuly cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #488939, citation number 1, item number 2-b, and was affirmed as a final order on 01/03/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter: a). On or about 2/20/13, on site, in the marketing building, for the employees that are required to don 3M N95 respirators, while pouring nail polish bottles. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a fit test. Verla International, Ltd. was previosuly cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #488939, citation number 1, item number 2-c, and was affirmed as a final order on 01/03/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. |
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| Citation ID |
02001D |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary: a). On or about 2/20/13, on site, in the marketing building, for the employees that are required to don 3M N95 respirators, while pouring nail polish bottles. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a training. Verla International, Ltd. was previosuly cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #488939, citation number 1, item number 2-d, and was affirmed as a final order on 01/03/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-15 |
| Current Penalty |
577.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
770.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees should not be allowed to consume food or beverages in a toilet room nor in any area exposed to a toxic material: a). On or about 2/20/13, on site in the lab, for employees, storing, heating, and eating food where employees are working with acetone and nail polish. The nail polish contains chemicals, such as, but not limited to, n-ethyl o/p toluene, ethyl acetate and butyl acetate. |
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334889391
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0213100
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2012-06-27
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463 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NY, 12553
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2012-06-27
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| Case Closed |
2013-02-11
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
412090 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-27 |
| Current Penalty |
3400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3400.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for the floor boys and any employee that cleans the lines with acetone 2-3 times a day. The employer did not enforce the use of safety goggles and safety gloves. b). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for the floor boys and any employee dispensing acetone from 55 gallon drums to smaller containers on a daily basis. The employer did not enforce the use of safety goggles and safety gloves. c). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for employees filling nail polish bottles with nail enamel in the line, on a daily basis. The nail enamel contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol. The employer did not enforce the use of safety glasses and safety gloves. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for the employees that are required to don N95 respirators, while bagging body powder in the powder room. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a medical evaluation, fit test, and training. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for the employees that are required to don N95 respirators, while bagging body powder in the powder room. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a medical evaluation. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for the employees that are required to don N95 respirators, while bagging body powder in the powder room. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a fit test. |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, for the employees that are required to don N95 respirators, while bagging body powder in the powder room. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include training. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, the employer did not conduct periodic training of the LOTO program, for those employees that use LOTO when performing maintenance, set up or adjustments on the machinery, and cleaning preparations for the mixer. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, the employer did not conduct training, for those employees that use LOTO when performing maintenance, set up or adjustments on the machinery, and cleaning preparations for the mixer. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a). On or about 6/27/12, for employees working in the assembly line #27, exposed to two receptacle boxes with broken sockets. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling: a). On or about 6/27/12, for employees working in the assembly line near the storage area, exposed to the receptacle box not mounted. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed: a). On or about 6/27/12, on site, the assembly line #104, has an electrical box which has an open knock out. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): Employees were not informed of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by this section: a). On or about 6/27/12, for employees exposed to chemicals, such as, but not limited to, acetone. The employer did not inform employees of the location of the hazard communication program and MSDS so that it can be used as resource for the proper PPE required. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: a). On or about 6/27/12, for employees exposed to chemicals, such as, but not limited to, acetone. The employer did not provide training on the physical and health hazards associated with using the chemicals on site. |
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