EASTON, PA —
OSHA Inspection: LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LAFAYETTE COLLEGE in 730 HIGH STREET MARKAL HALL, EASTON, PA 18042 (NAICS 611310). OSHA activity number 340955848.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
- Site address
- 730 HIGH STREET MARKAL HALL
- City
- EASTON
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18042
- Mailing
- 730 HIGH STREET, MARKAL HALL, EASTON, PA 18042
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 611310
- Employees
- 1000
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,250 · Current $5,525
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: a) Auto shop - On or about October 1, 2015, the employer required the use of personal protective equipment, but did not assess this particular workplace to compile hazards related to the brazing, cutting, electrical, and welding work, which would necessitate the use of specific personal protective equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5525
- — Z (S) $4250
1910.252 B03
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132. a) Auto shop - On or about October 1, 2015, the employer required the use of personal protective equipment, but did not require appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132 related to brazing, cutting, or welding work.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. a) Mechanical Trades, Steam Facilities and Grounds Garage - On or about October 1, 2015, it was identified that employees occasional use corrosive containing materials such as, but not limited to battery acid and wheel cleaner. Eye washes, although found to be functional, were dirty and had debris in them.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3400
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): a) Mechanical Trades Shop - On or about October 1, 2015, employees were using an electrical multi-tap with a damaged external cover, exposing the internal conductors, energized to 110 VAC, exposing employees to the risk of electrical shock from exposed live parts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3400
1910.303 F
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(f): Each service, feeder and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or over current device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident. a) Grounds garage - On or about October 1, 2015, employees were using circuit breakers to control electrical equipment energized to 110 VAC, such as the grinder, lighting, and receptacles, where each circuit was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340955848.
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