OSHA Inspection: DYNO NOBEL INC.

Issued

Aug 10, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,625 · Current $1,838 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1))      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 point of operation hazards:    On or about May 10, 2012, in the Non El Production Building, north side, the Chicago Riveter had an unguarded foot pedal that actuated the machine, exposing employees to an amputation hazard during an unintended operation.  A pedal mechanism on riveter was not covered with a guard to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:    Among other methods, feasible abatement methods include:    1.  Provide a guard over the top of the pedal that would prevent the inadvertent stepping onto the pedal or the dropping of material that would depress the pedal that would actuate the riveter.  .

Issued

Aug 10, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2):     Exit route doors were operated by a device or alarm that could restrict emergency use of the exit route if the device or alarm fails.    In the Non El Building, on the east wall, north side, the emergency exit door, the door had a turn lock on the exit door, which could prevent the ready exit from the facility during a fire or explosion.

Issued

Aug 10, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    In the Cast Booster Building, a container of an unidentified chemical was available for use and placed on the work surface.  The container had chemicals such as but not limited to Aquasil Lubricant.