OSHA Inspection: EPPENDORF MANUFACTURING

Issued

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $2763.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment   Freezer Department  On or about 11/6/14, the employer's hazard assessment for the freezer department did not include the appropriate personal protective equipment for spraying isocyanates, which includes appropriate gloves, skin/clothing protection, eye protection and adequate ventilation or respiratory protection.

Issued

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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  Freezer Department  On or about 11/6/14, the employer did not select and provide the appropriate hand protection for use with isocyanates (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) when spraying foam insulation into freezer units.

Issued

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5100.00 · Current $3315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks located in battery changing and charging installation was not protected from damage by trucks  Area 8 Warehouse  On or about 11/6/14, the employer did not ensure the battery charging apparatus for a PIT located in the corner of Area 8 near door to Area 6 was protected from damage by a Hyster Walkie/Rider Electric Pallet Jack.

Issued

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2210.00 Reduced

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:  Freezer area  On or about 11/6/14, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees working with Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) on the hazards associated with it.  MDI is a skin and respiratory sensitizer that can cause a skin reaction or asthmatic episode in sensitized individuals.

Issued

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1658.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1:  AREA 8   On or about 11/6/14, a 480-volt electric panel was blocked by a large rack.  A panel of this voltage requires a minimum of 3 feet clearance for sufficient access and working space.