OSHA Inspection: DIMENSIONS IN GLASS INCORPORATED

Issued

Apr 2, 2007

Abate by

May 7, 2007

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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 first and second
degree burns while cutting laminated glass:
SHOP:  The employer did not ensure through a visual observation,
instruction and training that the employees
were handling the flammable liquid, combustible material and the ignition
source respectively and
appropriately during the process of cutting, scoring and handling of the
laminated glass.
On or about January 3, 2007, the flammable liquid and combustible material
were ignited while an employee
was performing the above tasks, and the employee sustained first and
second degree burns to the left hand and
leg and lower abdomen area from the incident.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct the hazard is to:
1) Establish and implement proper handling the above material during the
tasks.
2) Train and give appropriate information to employees required to do the
above tasks.
3) Utilize Specially designed and manufactured equipment for the above
task(s).
4) Replace the ignition source ( cigarette lighters) with non-flame
producing tools.
5) Utilize other effective and safe methods available.

Issued

Apr 2, 2007

Abate by

May 7, 2007

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $600

Issued

Apr 2, 2007

Abate by

May 7, 2007

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450

Issued

Apr 2, 2007

Abate by

Apr 26, 2007

Issued

Apr 2, 2007

Abate by

May 7, 2007

Issued

Apr 2, 2007

Abate by

May 7, 2007