OSHA Inspection: AVERY DENNISON

Issued

Dec 14, 1994

Abate by

Jan 16, 1995

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 24601560104017502180

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:
(a)  Press Room:  On or about 8/2/94, employees were exposed to an
explosion hazard
due to the accumulation of flammable vapors during the operation of Press
#8.
Among other methods, acceptable abatements would be to install automatic
fast sensing
devices to detect and collect flammable vapor levels. The set points for
the
device should
be lowered below the lower explosive level (LEL) and there should be a
visual as well
as audible alarming system to indicate that the set points have been
exceeded.  The
inspection and calibration of these sensing devices should be done
frequently and
documented.  Install a new drive system to better control the tension of
the rollers to
reduce solvent build-up.  Install an automatic device to prevent the dryer
fans from
shutting down until the oven temperature is reduced to a safe level.  In
addition,
redesign
the oven to eliminate any ignition source with flames and also
install a static
discharge system to reduce the possibility of sparks.
Inspection and maintenance of the duct work, dampers, control systems and
exhaust fans
should be conducted and documented on a scheduled basis.  Testing for fuel
leakage
should also be conducted and documented on a scheduled basis.
OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(I):  Adequate precautions against the ignition of
flammable vapors were
not taken:
(a)  Press Room:  The employer did not take adequate precautions against
the ignition
of flammable vapors from Press #8 containing flammable solvents, exposing
employees
to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 1994

Abate by

Jan 16, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced