OSHA Inspection: POLYSTRAND, INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2011

Abate by

Apr 20, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,410 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 burns:
On or about February 1, 2011 and times prior, employees were exposed to
injuries in that,
while using a heating iron to fuse the materials together the employees
received burns on
their arms. The heating irons were located under the meyer laminator when
not in use. When
needed the heating irons were retrieved from under the meyer laminator and
used to fuse the
materials.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to
provide specialized
training and practice on how to perform the job task. Provide and require
employees to wear
adequate personal protection equipment such as but not limited to
protective
arm sleeves.
Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification and documentation is
required for this
item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Apr 5, 2011

Abate by

Apr 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,607 Reduced