OSHA Inspection: CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Dec 17, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): 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:    a) On or about August 17, 2015, at the facility employees were assigned to clean-up a chemical spill of Power Bloc 15PT suffered nose, throat, and burning eye irritation during the clean-up period. The vapors and spray mist of Power Bloc 15PT were harmful if inhaled and could be absorbed through the skin. Vapor condensing on eyes could cause serious disturbances in vision with all layers of the cornea involved and may cause permanent eye injury. The employer's workplace hazard assessment did not include an assessment of chemical spills for chemicals such as, but not limited to, Power Bloc 15PT to determine the hazards of the clean-up activity and the personal protective equipment necessary to protect employees exposing them to inhalation and contact hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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 August 17, 2015, at the facility employees were assigned to clean-up a chemical spill of Power Bloc 15PT, containing p-Benzoquinone, suffered nose, throat, and burning eye irritation during the clean-up period. The employer had not provided eye protection that would prevent Power Bloc 15PT vapor from reaching the eyes exposing employees to contact hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:  29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(iv): Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;  a) On or about August 17, 2015, at the facility employees assigned to clean-up a chemical spill of Power Bloc 15PT were issued 3M 8210 N95 particulate respirators for use during the spill clean-up rather than properly fitted air-purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges as required by the chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The employer's written respiratory protection program did not include procedures for the proper use of respirators during emergency situations such as, but not limited to chemical spills exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) On or about August 17, 2015, at the facility employees assigned to clean-up a chemical spill of Power Bloc 15PT, containing p-Benzoquinone, a chemical that can be absorbed through the skin, were issued latex gloves for hand protection. The employer had not provided Nitrile rubber gloves as recommended by the current Safety Data Sheet for Power Bloc 15PT exposing employees to contact hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2015

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. Employee training shall include at least:    29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area;    a) On or about August 17, 2015, at the facility employees were assigned to clean-up a chemical spill of Power Bloc 15PT suffered nose, throat, and burning eye irritation during the clean-up period.  The employer had not provided employees information and training on the physical and health hazards of Power Bloc 15PT prior to the clean-up of the spill exposing employees to inhalation and contact hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2015

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. Employee training shall include at least:    29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): 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; and,    a) On or about August 17, 2015, at the facility employees were assigned to clean-up a chemical spill of Power Bloc 15PT suffered nose, throat, and burning eye irritation during the clean-up period.  The employer had not provided employees information and training on the emergency procedures, and proper personal protective equipment required to protect them during the spill clean-up of Power Bloc 15PT exposing employees to inhalation and contact hazards.