OSHA Inspection: SERVI-SEL INC.

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):  Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).    a)  At the facility, on or before October, 10, 2012 - A Raydyne Dynamic Balancing Machine, that employees use to rotate equipment to check to see if the equipment is balanced, did not have a guard enclosing the belt that rotates the equipment.

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i):  Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:    a)  At the facility, on or about October 10, 2012 - The employer did not determine employees exposure to methylene chloride.  Employees use Choke & Carburetor Cleaner which contains methylene chloride.

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1):  The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:    a)  At the facility, on or about October 10, 2012 - Employees who use Choke & Carburetor Cleaner did not receive adequate information and training on methylene chloride.  Choke & Carburetor Cleaner contains methylene chloride.

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $600

Hazardous substances 0430165017302037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    a)  At the facility, on or about October 10, 2012 - Employees have not been provided with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals they use.  Employees use hazardous products including, but not limited to, EL 601 Red Insulating Varnish Aerosol, Crystal Clean 142+ Mineral Spirits, and Choke & Carburetor Cleaner.