OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO AEROSOL

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2142.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.      a. On or about January 18, 2013, employees in Building 6 were required to add chemcials and clean mixing tanks (over 7 feet deep) without fall protection.   Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with falls.