OSHA Inspection: STRANASKA LLC

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   Stranaska LLC at 4025 Automation Way Unit A1, Fort Collins, CO 80525: On and before 5/31/13, the employer did not ensure that where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. An emergency eyewash was not located in the laboratory where acetic acids were used.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical burn hazard.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals and which was capable of keeping exposures below the limits specified in 29 CFR 1910 1450(c):       a)     Stranaska LLC at 4025 Automation Way Unit A1, Fort Collins, CO 80525: On and before 5/31/13, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals.  One employee used hazardous chemicals, such as toluene, hexane, perchlorate acids, nickel nitrate, potassium chloride, potassium dichromate, and holmium oxide in the laboratory performing quality assurance tests.  The employer did not develop a written Chemical Hygiene Plan.  This condition exposed one employee to a chemical hazard.   Abatement note: The written program shall include at least the following:  (1)       Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); prudent laboratory practices when working with chemicals in a laboratory;  (2)       Criteria used by the employer to reduce worker exposure to hazardous chemicals;  (3)       Adequacy and proper functioning of fume hoods and other protective equipment;  (4)       The employer must provide information and training;  (5)       Requirement of prior approval of laboratory procedures;  (6)       Provisions for medical consultation and examination when exposure to a hazardous chemical has or may have taken place;  (7)       Chemical hygiene officer designation;  (8)       Outlines additional worker protections for work with particularly hazardous substances.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(1): The employer shall provide employees with information and training to ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area.  a)    Stranaska LLC at 4025 Automation Way Unit A1, Fort Collins, CO 80525: On and before 5/31/13, the employer did not provide employee information and training. Employees are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as toluene, hexane, perchlorate acids, nickel nitrate, potassium chloride, potassium dichromate, and holmium oxide.   Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):   a)         Stranaska LLC at 4025 Automation Way Unit A1, Fort Collins, CO 80525: On and before 6/7/13, the employer did not ensure through written verification that a workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment had been performed.  This condition potentially exposes employees to injuries to the eyes, face, and hands.   Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace:   Stranaska LLC at 4025 Automation Way Unit A1, Fort Collins, CO 80525: On and before 6/7/13, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace. The employer did not evaluate employee exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as toluene, hexane, perchlorate acids, nickel nitrate, potassium chloride, potassium dichromate, and holmium oxide in the laboratory performing quality assurance tests. This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.