OSHA Inspection: FERRO PFANSTIEHL LABORATORIES, INC.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8):     Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    a) In Building #2 - The employer failed to ensure that the floor hole next to the Tolhurst Center-Slung centrifuge  which employees can accidently walk into was guarded by a cover.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1):     Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section.    a) In Building #2 - The employer did not ensure that the stairs with 5 risers were equipped with a mid-rail.    b) In Building #5 - The employer did not ensure that the stairs with 11 risers were equipped with a mid-rail.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Abate by

Jul 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):     Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial trucks were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) In Building #3 - The employer did not obtain manufacturer's prior written approval for the Mitsubishi Caterpillar forklift model EP-20T-36A, Serial No.6mm02107, that was modified with a Liftomatic drum catcher attachment.      b) In Building #8 - The employer did not obtain manufacturer's prior written approval for the Mitsubishi Caterpillar forklift model EP-20T-36V, Serial No. 6mm01839, that was modified with a Liftomatic drum catcher attachment.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5):     The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:    a) In Building #3 - The employer did not ensure that the Mitsubishi Caterpillar forklift model EP-20T-36A, Serial No.6mm02107, modified by a Liftomatic drum catcher attachment, be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.    b) In Building #8 - The employer did not ensure that the Mitsubishi Caterpillar forklift model EP-20T-36V, Serial No.6mm01839, modified by a Liftomatic drum catcher attachment, be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Abate by

Jul 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2):     Battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks located in battery changing and charging installation was not protected from damage by trucks:    a) In Building #3 - The employer did not ensure that the battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks was protected from damage by trucks.    b) In Building #8 - The employer did not ensure that the battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks was protected from damage by trucks.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were being placed in service after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:      a) In Building #3 - The employer did not ensure that the Caterpillar forklift L-3103 with a missing brake cover was not taken out of service until repaired.    b) In Building #8 - The employer did not ensure that the Caterpillar forklift L-3102 with a missing brake cover was not taken out of service until repaired.

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) In Building #3A - The employer failed to ensure that the exit was clearly marked by a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) In Building 3A - A wall mounted metal junction box was missing a cover.