OSHA Inspection: CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Issued

Aug 31, 2016

Abate by

Oct 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while performing duties involving the manufacture of a final AQ (Anthraquinone) product.  a) AQ (Anthraquinone) Building: The duct work utilized to transport and capture fugitive mixtures of AQ (Anthraquinone) and other combustible materials did not have an automatic spark detection system, fire suppression system, flame arrest or other means was used to detect and/or control a fire/explosion in the duct work:

Issued

Aug 31, 2016

Abate by

Oct 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,819 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vi)(a): Only approved power operated industrial trucks designated as EX shall be used in atmospheres in which combustible dust is or may be in suspension continuously, intermittently, or periodically under normal operating conditions, in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures, or where mechanical failure or abnormal operation of machinery or equipment might cause such mixtures to be produced.    a) AQ Building: The employer failed to ensure that approved industrial equipment was utilized where combustible dust was utilized and/or handled. Employees were exposed to a fire/explosion hazard while performing duties involving the manufacture of a final AQ and operating a Clark industrial lift: CPC #652: serial # GX127E0067463455 and a Clark Industrial lift: CPC 646: serial # P3665L-05169398. A sample taken on March 08, 2016 and June 09, 2016 was determined to be CLASS II combustible dust.