OSHA Inspection: CHAE ORGANICS

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(i): Containers, and first stage regulating equipment if used, was not located outside of buildings:    a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that a propane container was used to fuel a burner and was located inside the lab (indoors).    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not 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 March 19, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to burns of the hand, face, skin, and eyes in that adequate protective equipment was not provided to an employee that was moving a container of hot liquid from the cook stove top to an adjacent vat.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, adequate facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that an adequate eye wash facility (15 minutes) was not made available when using chemicals such as but not limited to caustic soda and citric acid.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse:       a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that materials were not stacked, stored or limited in height in a stable and secure manner to prevent sliding or collapse.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that a 110 volt power strip suspended from the ceiling was being used innapropriately to supply power to another power strip and equipment located in the center of the shop area.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables used as substitute for fixed wiring of a structure:      a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior employees were exposed to injuries in that a 110 volt extension cord was being used to supply power to the mixer motor.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, the floor in the lab area was not maintained in a dry condition.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access:    a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, the exit routes through the lab and main shop areas were not at least 28 inches in width.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:     a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury/illness in that, a glass container containing isopropyl alcohol located in the storage area was not labeled as to its hazards.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employers 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 have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets:  a) On or about March 19, 2013 and times prior, the employer did not provide adequate training to employees that used chemicals such as but not limited caustic soda and guar gum.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").