OSHA Inspection: SPECTRA SYSTEMS CORP

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012  the hallway leading to a rear exit door was observed partially blocked by spill collection trays containing 55 gallon chemical  drums and smaller volume bottles.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):     The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012  a compressed gas cylinder was observed in the laboratory in use, standing on its base without any supplemental support.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(i):     The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include the standard operating procedures relevant to safety and health considerations to be followed when laboratory work involved the use of hazardous chemicals:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include Standard Operating Procedures relevant to safety and health considerations for the use of hazardous chemicals including ethylene oxide and tetrahydrofuran.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(ii):     The Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include the criteria that the employer would use to determine and implement control measures to reduce employee exposure to hazardous chemicals including engineering controls, the use of personal protective equipment and hygiene practices:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include the criteria that the employer would use to monitor and control the employee's exposure to hazardous chemicals including ethylene oxide and tetrahydrofuran.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(iii):     The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include a requirement that fume hoods and other protective equipment functioned properly and did not include specific measures that would be taken to ensure proper and adequate performance of such equipment:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012 the, employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include specific measures that would be taken to ensure proper and adequate performance of fume hoods when working with hazardous chemicals including ethylene oxide and tetrahydrofuran.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(v):     The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not specify the circumstances under which a particular laboratory operation, procedure or activity would require prior approval from the employer or employer's designee before implementation:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not specify the circumstances under which a particular laboratory operation, procedure or activity would require prior approval from the employer or employer's designee before implementation.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(vi):     The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include provisions for medical consultation and medical examinations in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.145 (g):    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include provisions for medical consultation and medical examinations in accordance with the standard.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(vii):     The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include the designation of personnel responsible for implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, including the assignment of a Chemical Hygiene Officer; and when appropriate, establishment of a chemical hygiene committee:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012 the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include the designation of personnel responsible for implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(viii)(A):     The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include provisions for work with particularly hazardous substances giving specific consideration to the establishment of a designated area:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include provisions for working  with particularly hazardous substances, giving specific consideration to the establishment of a designated area.  There was no designated area for the chemical reaction that involved several hazardous chemicals including ethylene oxide and tetrahydrofuran.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(4):     The employer did not review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually and update it as necessary:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, the employer had not reviewed or re-evaluated the effectiveness of their Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually, and update it as necessary.  The plan was last updated in 2006.

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(i):     Respirators were not selected and used in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, N-95 respirators were in use in the laboratory and the employer had not developed a respiratory protection program in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134      ABATEMENT NOTE: In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) thru 1910.134(c)(1)(ix)the respirator program must include the following:  a.  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace, including an evaluation of respiratory hazards in the workplace and a reasonable estimate of employee exposure. (Note: The Rhode Island OSHA Consolation Program (phone: 401-222-7745) provides free monitoring services for qualifying employers);  b. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators to determine the employees ability to use a respirator;  c. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators. (Note: this service is usually available from your respirator vendor);  d. Procedures for proper use of respirato4rs in routine and reasonable foreseeable emergency situations;  e. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and otherwise maintaining respirators;  f. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;  g. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and  h. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  Further assistance in developing respirator programs is available in OSHA Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Revised Respiratory Protection Standard.  This document is available on the internet at the following website address:  http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3384small-entity-for-respiratory-protection-standard-rev.pdf  "

Issued

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):     All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    Worksite:  On or about October 18, 2012, work areas in the laboratory including counter tops, hood decks, push carts and floors were not maintained free of clutter including unused tools and chemical containers, and potential trip hazards including chemical containers and mop buckets.