OSHA Inspection: SCHAT WATERCRAFT, INC.

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Jul 31, 1992

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 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:
a) Employees exposed to hazard of fire/explosion - in storage
building a clear space of at least 2 feet was not maintained
between organic peroxide storage and uninsulated metal walls.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to maintain at least a 2 foot clear space between
MEKP containers and uninsulated metal walls.
b) Hazard of fire or explosion because a minimum 8 foot clear
space was not maintained between organic peroxide storage and
any other storage.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to maintain at least an 8 foot clear space
between MEKP storage and any other storage (NFPA 43B, 1986 3-4,1).

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Dec 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 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 form recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) A fire hazard in the Laminating Building: All spraying
operations involving the use of organic peroxides such as
MEKP and other dual component castings were not conducted
in approved sprinklered spray building.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method is to install an approved
sprinkler system in the spray building.

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 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:
a) Hazard of falling hoist or equipment: new hoists were not inspected
prior to initial use.
Among others, one acceptable and feasible method is to follow guide
lines required by ANSI Standard B30, Section 16-2, Inspection 16-2.1.1.

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 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 physcial harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) Hazard of falling hoist or equipment: a complete inspection
of hoists was not performed on a frequent and periodic basis.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable method is to follow guidelines
from ANSI B30.16-2.1.2 and B30.16-2.1.3 of Section 16-.2.1 Inspection.

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $210 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 14, 1991

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $90 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $90 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $120 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $120 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $120 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $60 Reduced

Issued

Mar 14, 1991

Abate by

Apr 4, 1991