OSHA Inspection: NICKSTADT-MOELLER, INC.

Issued

Jun 17, 1996

Abate by

Jan 20, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazard of fire, explosion, and contact with
flammable,
corrosive, and combustible liquids:
a)Plant Production Department:  Pfaudler reaction vessel, 300 gallons, an
uncontrolled chemical release occurred during the addition of a reagent
required for the manufacture of a fragrance, on or about 4/16/96.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement to
correct this hazard
is to establish and enforce procedures, such as those stipulated by the
Chemical Manufacturers
Association, " Evaluating Process Safety in the Chemical Industry" 2501 M
Street NW,
Washington, DC 20037.gton,

Issued

Jun 17, 1996

Abate by

Sep 1, 1996

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1996

Abate by

Sep 1, 1996

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1996

Abate by

Jul 20, 1996

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1996

Abate by

Sep 1, 1996

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1996

Abate by

Jul 20, 1996