OSHA Inspection: SEITZ TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $4,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.   a) At the jobsite, production floor - The employer did not ensure that electric conduits, cables, aluminum rods, and other materials were kept in an orderly manner, exposing employees to tripping hazards. Observed on or about 09/08/2014.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,850

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a) At the jobsite, main floor - Two outlet boxes used to power equipment were missing covers, which exposed employees to electrical hazards. Observed on or about 09/08/2014.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   a) At the jobsite: The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with legible markings. The labels for two tanks containing Alodine and Ridoline were partially covered by paint and/or spotted by chemicals. Observed on or about 09/08/14.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   a) At the jobsite: main floor - The employer did not maintain safety data sheets to assist employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Alodine, Ridoline, Polane Reducer K69, and Polane Catalyst V66 V27. Observed on or about 09/08/14.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) At the jobsite: main floor - The employer did not provide effective information and training to employees using hazardous chemicals. The employees were using Alodine, Ridoline, and paint thinners in their work area. Observed on or about 09/08/14.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $9,240 · Current $9,240

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:   a) At the jobsite, office area: Trash and cardboard boxes were found on the floor, exposing employees to fire hazards, trip hazards and vermin infestation. Observed on or about 09/08/2014.   Seitz Technical Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 924098, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 02/18/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 729 Newark Rd., Avondale PA 19311.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $7,700

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:   a) At the jobsite, production floor - The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes to protect employees working with corrosive materials such as, but not limited to, Alodine 1200S. Observed on or about 09/08/2014.  Note: Adequate eyewash must be provided for emergency use. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z358.1 1981 specifies a flushing capability of not less than 1.5 liters of water per minute for 15 minutes. (Ref. American National Standard 358.1-1990). Additionally, an effective anti-bacterial agent, suitable for Ophthalmic use, added to tap water will help preserve the water and reduce the possibility of pathogens developing in the flushing solution. An isotonic saline solution (0.85 % to 1.0 % NaCl) buffered to a pH of 7.3 to 7.4 and preserved with a suitable antibacterial agent is less irritating to eye over a 15 minute flush.  Seitz Technical Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314232562, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/23/2011, with respect to a workplace located at Route 41 and Newark Road, Avondale PA 19311.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $7,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    a) At the jobsite - The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program to assist employees using hazardous chemicals such as Alodine, and Ridoline. Observed on or about 09/08/14.  Seitz Technical Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314232562, citation number 01, item number 03 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at Route 41 and Newark Road, Avondale PA 19311.