DOWNINGTOWN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC. in 255 S BAILEY RD., DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 (NAICS 325991). OSHA activity number 339798399.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.
- Site address
- 255 S BAILEY RD.
- City
- DOWNINGTOWN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19335
- Mailing
- 255 S BAILEY RD., DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325991
- Employees
- 60
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.332 B01
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2014
- Abate by
- Sep 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,273 · Current $2,455 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments. a) AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. - Electricians and Maintenance Mechanics who perform work on electrical installations throughout the plant while equipment was not de-energized were not trained in safety-related work practices as required by this standard. Electrical work included but not limited to changing fuses in electrical panels boxes, repairing electrical components on equipment and motors while the equipment was running. On or about June 25, 2014.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2454.75
- — Z (S) $3273
1910.333 A
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2014
- Abate by
- Sep 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be consistent with the nature and extent of the associated electrical hazards. a) AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. - Safety-related work practices were not developed or employed to prevent electricians and mechanics who work on or near energized equipment and electrical circuits. Electrical work included but not limited to changing fuses in electrical panel boxes, repairing electrical components on machinery and motors that had not been de-energized. On or about 6/3/2014.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.333 A02
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2014
- Abate by
- Aug 21, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): Where exposed live parts were not de-energized, other safety related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved. a) AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. - The employer did not provide other safety related work practices for electricians and mechanics who perform work on equipment and machinery that had not been de-energized. Equipment worked on by the employees included but not limited to electrical breaker boxes, extruder lines, and premises wiring. On or about 6/3/2014.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.333 B02 I
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2014
- Abate by
- Sep 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives. Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section. a) AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. - The employer did not develop or implement electrical safety-related work practice procedures nor was paragraph 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) made available to employees. Employees perform premise wiring and troubleshooting operations on equipment at 480V or greater which has not been de-energized. On or about 6/3/2014.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339798399.
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