OSHA Inspection: LENMAR INC

Issued

Jul 9, 2003

Abate by

Jul 14, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,450 · Current $1,725 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a):  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:
(a)Date of Violation:05/09/03
Location:Mixing Area
Condition:Employees were exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion from
the
ignition of flammable vapors by static electricity when MPP-611(a
micronized polymer powder) was added to a mixing tank containing
xylene and toluene by dumping the material from a 121 pound drum
and allowing it to free fall approximately 4' to the solvent level.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to add the micronized polymer in a slurry with a conductive solvent, or
to add the
micronized polymer in small quantities using a chute that is bonded and
grounded in
accordance with NFPA 77 and extends to the level of the solvent, or to
inert the atmosphere
within the mixing tank prior to adding the micronized polymer.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training
certification, etc.) is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2003

Abate by

Aug 11, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,450 · Current $1,725 Reduced