OSHA Inspection: MEDICOMP, INC

Issued

2012-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $500.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) At the loading dock area, of the property located at 7845 Ellis Road - a compressed airline was being operated by an employee to clean holter devices with out use of eye protection, as observed on or about 07/09/2012.

Issued

2012-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    a)  At the loading dock area, of the property located at 7845 Ellis Road - a compressed airline was being operated by an employee at 50 psi, as observed on or about 07/09/2012.