OSHA Inspection: TOWNSEND LEATHER COMPANY INC.

Issued

2015-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3825.00 · Current $2869.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  a). On or about 5/19/15, on site, for the employee dispensing Butyrate Emulsion with a plastic pitcher from a large 55 gallon drum into a smaller bucket to be pumped into the spray line; on a daily basis. Butyrate Emulsion contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Acetic acid pentyl ester and Isobutyl isobutyrate. The employee is required to don nitrile gloves on a voluntary basis. The employer failed to assess the workplace to determine a more appropriate glove, such as butyl rubber gloves.  b). On or about 5/19/15, in the finishing department, for the employees that dispenses 90% Formic Acid from a 250g tote into a 5 gallon pail and then transported into a large barrel 10 times a day. Formic Acid is a corrosive. The employer failed to assess the workplace to determine appropriate face protection, such as a face shield.

Issued

2015-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a).  On or about 5/19/15, in the finishing department, for the employee that dispenses 90% Formic Acid from a 250g tote into a 5 gallon pail and then transported into a large barrel 10 times a day. Formic Acid is a corrosive. The employee was not provided and required to don a face shield.

Issued

2015-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a). On or about 5/13/15, on site, for maintenance employees, that used lock out procedures for fixing one of the electrical fans on the Pioneer spray line. The employer did not develop specific procedures.

Issued

2015-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.   a). On or about 5/13/15, on site, for maintenance employees, that used lock out procedures for fixing one of the electrical fans on the Pioneer spray line. The LOTO program did not have specific written procedures and the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection to ensure that these procedures were implemented.