SOUTH EASTON, MA —
OSHA Inspection: PHARMASOL CORPORATION
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of PHARMASOL CORPORATION in ONE NORFOLK AVENUE, SOUTH EASTON, MA 02375 (NAICS 325998). OSHA activity number 340068964.
What this inspection record means
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PHARMASOL CORPORATION
- Site address
- ONE NORFOLK AVENUE
- City
- SOUTH EASTON
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02375
- Mailing
- ONE NORFOLK AVENUE, EASTON, MA 02375
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325998
- Employees
- 268
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
12 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.119 C02
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(2): Employers did not consult with employees and their representatives on the conduct and development of process hazard analyses and on the development of the elements of process safety management in this standard. Employees are not involved in the conduct and development of the company's process safety management program.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.119 D03 I
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(A) through (H): Location: Tank Farm PSI information did not include required information, including information on relief system design and design basis, design codes and standards and materials of construction.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.119 E05
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations were resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution was documented; document what actions were to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; develop a written schedule of when these actions were to be completed; communicate the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments were in the process and who may have been affected by the recommendations or actions: Recommendations identified in the 2004 HAZOP have not been implemented including the replacement of pressure relief valves and placing an extension and weather protection on all pressure relief valves.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.119 F01
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information: Location: Tank Farm Standard Operating Procedures were not developed and implemented for several Tank Farm tasks relating to process safety including the inspection of equipment, the transfer of excess propellant from the Gas Houses back into the tanks, and the evacuation of remaining propellant at the Reclaim Shed.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.119 G01 I
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): The employer did not train each employee before being involved in operating a newly assigned process in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section. Jobsite: Tank Farm, including Reclamation Shed The employer did not adequately train employees in safe operating procedures. A newly assigned and inadequately trained employee mistakenly allowed the return of propellant to the wrong tank, thereby causing the tank to overflow and release highly flammable propellant to the atmosphere.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.119 J03
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(3): The employer did not train employees, or contract employees, involved in maintaining the on-going integrity of process equipment in an overview of the inspection process and the procedures required to perform the employee's job tasks. Location: Tank Farm Tank Farm mechanics have not been trained in the procedures needed to maintain the mechanical integrity of Tank Farm equipment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.119 J02
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. Location: Tank Farm The company does not have written procedures to maintain the integrity of Tank Farm equipment such as propellant tanks, piping, relief valves, pumps, etc. It's program for maintaining the mechanical integrity of Tank Farm equipment is inadequate.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.119 L01
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. Location: Tank Farm Numerous changes to Tank Farm operations have occurred without the development of written procedures to management that change. These include changes relating to pressure relief valves, inspection of equipment, and the delivery of propellant.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: Location: Tank Farm Employees are not provided with, and required to use, flame resistant clothing when performing tasks in the Tank Farm that expose them to fire hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $5000
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): Jobsite: The company's lockout-tagout program does not have specific procedures for the locking out of Tank Farm equipment during maintenance tasks such as replacing pumps, piping, and valves.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $5000
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: Location: Facility, including the Tank Farm Employees have not been adequately trained in the company's LOTO program and procedures.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1600
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.178 G11
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area(s): Location: Facility Immediately adjacent to the battery charging area was an electrical outlet and disconnect switches for tank farm pumps.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
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Source
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