OSHA Inspection: LAMSON AND GOODNOW MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Aug 12, 2014

Abate by

Sep 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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 about 4/30/14, the employer did not require employees working with sharp knives to wear protection for the hands to prevent lacerations.

Issued

Aug 12, 2014

Abate by

Sep 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    (a)  On or about 4/30/14, the employer had not trained the employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format, which was required by 12/1/13.

Issued

Aug 12, 2014

Abate by

Sep 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:     Degreaser room:    On or about 4/30/14, employees exposed to Hubtron PB (1-bromopropane), used in the degreaser, had not been provided training on its hazards.