OSHA Inspection: AUSTARPHARMA LLC

Issued

Jan 26, 2011

Abate by

Mar 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

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 fire/explosion hazard:
a/  AustarPharma/Edison NJ Site - Dust Collection System Connector Hoses:
S2
Sampler Dispenser Room, S4 Milling Room, S6 Blending Room, S9 Coating
Room, S18
Compressing Room (including but not limited to):
At the time of this inspection the connector hoses used to carry Class II
pharmaceutical
dust particulates to the Dust Collection System had components that were
of non-
combustible materials, e.g., hoses are spiral type, made of stainless
steel and are covered
with plastic.
Feasible abatement method:  Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable
means
of abatement would be to comply with the guidelines outlined in the
National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 654 Prevention of Fire and /Dust Explosions
from the
Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids.
2006
Edition Chapter 6 Section 6.6.
Reference:  National Fire Protection Association NFPA 654 Prevention of
Fire and
/Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of
Combustible
Particulate Solids.  2006 Edition Chapter 6 Section 6.6.
Observed on/or about 11/17/10 to 01/19/11.

Issued

Jan 26, 2011

Abate by

Mar 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975