OSHA Inspection: KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, the employer failed to provide protective clothing and require the use of said clothing that protects employee extremities (the arm) during manufacturing processes in the FIP area and the handling of panels in the Glue Coating operation area. Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) is an active hazardous chemical ingredient in the FIP panel manufacturing process and in the adhesive applied to panels in the Glue Coating operation. MDI has specific skin contact hazards, including dermal absorption and skin contact shall be prevented by protective equipment use.

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:    Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;    a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, the employer had failed to adequately assess the workplace for methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI); in that the skin contact and absorption hazards are not addressed for protection of the upper extremities, as the arms are not required to be covered by protective clothing or personal protective equipment in the FIP manufacturing process or in the Glue Coating operation. Employees in these areas have potential for skin contact and absorption of MDI in daily required activities.

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:  29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i): When PPE is necessary;  a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, for employees with exposure to methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) during manufacturing operations; adequate training was not provided to require personal protective equipment (PPE) for prevention of all skin contact, including contact with the upper extremities (arms.) Employees in the FIP and Glue Coating operations have exposure and potential for skin contact during required duties.

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:  29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): What PPE is necessary;  a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, for employees with exposure to methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) during manufacturing operations; adequate training was not provided to require personal protective equipment (PPE) for prevention of all skin contact, including contact with the upper extremities (arms) by protective clothing or protective equipment, such as chemical resistant sleeves. Employees in the FIP and Glue Coating operations have exposure and potential for skin contact during required duties.

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):  "Employee information and training."  Employee training shall include at least:  The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used;   a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, the employer had not provided adequate employee training for the hazardous chemical, methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) that included the prevention of all skin contact with this chemical, including the torso, arms, face and neck by the use of required personal protective equipment, personal protective clothing, or some combination of protection(s).

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Housekeeping. All places of employment shall be kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows.    a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, in the production area the employer had not performed housekeeping to prevent contact and dermal absorption of MDI (Methylenebis(4-phenyl isocyanate) CAS-No. 101-68-8) when employees are working in the Glue Coating area. When performing Glue Coating operation duties, employees are exposed to contact with the MDI containing adhesive buildup on the Glue Coating line equipment during the handling of panels after adhesive application.

Issued

May 26, 2015

Abate by

Jun 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  a. Kingspan Benchmark, Columbus Ohio, Marion Road workplace: On or about April 30, 2015, for the required workplace hazard assessment the employer failed to verify the evaluation with a written assessment certified by the person or persons who performed the assessment, documented the assessment date and identified a document as the certified hazard assessment.