OSHA Inspection: NORTH CANTON PLASTICS COMPANY

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1666.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or before February 6, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees adding water to a lead acid battery of a Caterpillar forklift Model F25 was protected by a chemical-resistant apron.

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On or before February 6, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees adding water to a lead acid battery of a Caterpillar forklift Model F25 were protected by wearing goggles or safety glasses and faceshield.

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    On or before February 6, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees adding water to a lead acid battery of a Caterpillar forklift Model F25 were protected by wearing chemical-resistant gloves.