BAYAMON, PR —
OSHA Inspection: PUERTO RICO WIRE PRODUCTS INC
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of PUERTO RICO WIRE PRODUCTS INC in CARR PRINCIPAL RPTO INDUSTRIAL CORRUJO, BAYAMON, PR 00961 (NAICS 423510). OSHA activity number 314005547.
What this inspection record means
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PUERTO RICO WIRE PRODUCTS INC
- Site address
- CARR PRINCIPAL RPTO INDUSTRIAL CORRUJO
- City
- BAYAMON
- State
- PR
- ZIP
- 00961
- Mailing
- PO BOX 363167, BAYAMON, PR 00936
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423510
- SIC code (legacy)
- 5051
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
12 citations on file for this inspection.
6A0001
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975
General-duty citation text
Section 6(a) of the Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Seccion 6(a) de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo de Puerto Rico: El patrono no proveyo empleo y un sitio de empleo libre de riesgos reconocidos que esten causando o que puedan causar muerte o dano fisico a los empleados, por cuanto empleados estaban expuestos a: At Puerto Rico Wire Products, Inc., shop employees repared and painted industrial equipment using the following products thinner, primer, nason paints, solvents, oils and diesel among others which contained chemicals and irritants. There was and eyewash station ZEE trademark dirty dust accumulation. The manufacturer's label stated expiration date 11-2009. This situation showed the lack of maintenance on the equipment.The American National Standard Z358.1-1990 the 6.2.1 personal eye wash units shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Hazard: Aggravated eye injuries, by contact with contaminated water. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide frequent maintenance as indicated by the ANSI Z358.1-1990 (6.2.1 Personal eyewash units shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions). En el taller de Puerto Rico Wire Products, Inc., los empleados reparaban y pintaban equipos industriales usando los siguientes productos quimicos thinner, primer, pinturas nason, solventes, aceites y diesel entre otros que contenian sustancias quimicas e irritantes. Habia una estacion de lavado de ojos marca ZEE sucia con acumulacion de polvo. La etiqueta del manufacturero indicaba fecha de expiracion 11-2009. Esta situacion evidenciaba la falta de mantenimiento al equipo. El American National Standard Z358.1-1990 establece que las unidades de lavado de ojos personales deberan ser inspeccionadas y mantenidas de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante. Riesgo: Lesion agravada en ojos, por contacto con material contaminado. Entre otros metodos, un metodo razonable y aceptable de corregir este riesgo es: Ofrecer mantenimiento con frecuencia segun lo indicado por el ANSI Z358.1-1990 (6.2.1 Unidades Personales de lavado de ojos deberan ser inspeccionadas y mantenidas de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante).s
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
6A0001
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $800
General-duty citation text
Section 6(a) of the Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Seccion 6(a) de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo de Puerto Rico: El patrono no proveyo empleo y un sitio de empleo libre de riesgos reconocidos que esten causando o que puedan causar muerte o dano fisico a los empleados, por cuanto empleados estaban expuestos a: At Puerto Rico Wire Products, Inc., shop employees repared and painted industrial equipment using the following products: thinner, nason paints, solvents, oils and diesel among other chemicals substances. The chemical substances in these products could cause nose, throat, eye, and skin irritation. The label of these products indicated in case of eye contact, flush inmediately with water for at least 15 minutes. There was an eyewash station ZEE mark wich provides 3-4 minutes of wash action, indicating the manufacturer's instructions. The American National Standard Z358.1-1990 7.1.4 emergency eye/face wash equipment shall be capable of delivering flushing fluid to the eyes and face not less than 11.4 liters per minute (3.0 gallons per minute) for 15 minutes. Hazard: Aggravated eyes injuries, by contact with contaminated water. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to place an eyewash station that meets the requirements of The American National Standard Z358.1-1990 7.1.4 emergency eye/face wash equipment shall be capable of delivering flushing fluid to the eyes and face not less than 11.4 liters per minute (3.0 gallons per minute) for 15 minutes. En el taller de Puerto Rico Wire Products Inc., los empleados reparaban y pintaban equipos industriales usando los siguientes productos: thinner, pinturas nason, solventes, aceites y diesel entre otras sustancias quimicas. Las sustancias quimicas en los productos podian acusar irritacion nariz, garganta, ojos y piel. En la etiqueta de estos productos indicaba en caso de contacto con los ojos, lavar con abundante agua por lo menos 15 minutos. Habia una estacion de lavado de ojos marca ZEE que proporcionaba de 3-4 minutos de accion de lavado, indicaba las instrucciones del manufacturero. El American National Standard Z358.1-1990 establece que la estacion de lavado de cara/ojos debe suministrar el liquido de lavado de cara y ojos no menos de 11.4 litros (3.0 galones por minutos) durante 15 minutos. Riesgo: Lesion agravada en ojos, por contacto con material contaminado. Entre otros metodos, un metodo razonable y aceptable de corregir este riesgo es colocar una estacion de lavado de ojos que cumpla con los requisitos que establece El American National Standard Z358.1-1990 7.1.4 la estacion de lavado de ojos debe suministrar el liquido de lavado no menos de 11.4 litros por minutos (3.0 galones por minutos) durante15 minutos.5
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $800.00
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.134 K01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.176 A
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $300.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.1200 H02 I
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $975
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Jul 16, 2010
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 2010
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2010
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2010
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
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