OSHA Inspection: LAWRIE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Issued

Mar 21, 1995

Abate by

Apr 13, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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 methyl ethyl ketone peroxide while spraying molds to make
9 feet diameter
resin rings.
a)Production Floor - On January 31, 1995, 2 employees were exposed to
methyl ethyl ketone peroxide at 5 minute ceiling levels of 9, 10, 15 and
17 milligram per cubic meter.  These exposures are between 6 and 11
times the ACGIH and NIOSH recommendation of 1.5 milligrams per
cubic meter.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this hazard is to
implement engineering and/or administrative controls which include, but
are not limited to, the
following item:
1.Prohibit smoking in the work area to prevent heat, spark and ignition
sources.
2. Prohibit eating and drinking in the work area.
3. Substitute with a chemical exhibiting less toxic properties.
4. Use of properly designed local exhaust ventilation in immediate
spraying area to remove
large quantities of MEKP from the workplace.

Issued

Mar 21, 1995

Abate by

Apr 13, 1995

Penalty

Initial $450

Issued

Mar 21, 1995

Abate by

Apr 13, 1995

Issued

Mar 21, 1995

Abate by

Apr 13, 1995