OSHA Inspection: WOODS DUAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Issued

1998-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

1998-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00

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) On or about the morning of 09/25/98 for employees cleaning the
Resolv-r BE-160
where the manufacturer's written operating instructions for cleaning the
Resolv-r were
not followed exposing employees to the potential for serious injury or
death created by
explosion and/or fire.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this
hazard is to ensure
all employees required to operate, maintain, and clean the solvent
recovery equipment are
familiar with and follow the manufacturer's operating manual for the
equipment.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion

Issued

1998-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

1998-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00