OSHA Inspection: MOUNT VERNON MILLS

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,244 Reduced

Hazardous substances 147001701290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  Protective eye equipment was not required where
there was a
reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:
a) Range Line- The employer did not ensure that employees utilized
protective
eye equipment while performing assigned operator duties on the # 6 range
line.
Employees were exposed to the hazard of ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and
THPS while performing assigned duties for the manufacture of fire retardant
fabrics.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 9, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,244 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive
materials, suitable
facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not
provided within the work
area for immediate emergency use:
a) Ammonia Storage- The employer did not ensure that an eyewash/shower unit
was maintained and/or strategically positioned in areas where an exposure
to
ammonia may occur. No eyewash/shower facility was available at the ammonia
unloading area for employees performing servicing and maintenance of the
ammonia storage tank.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED