OSHA Inspection: BRUKER NANO, INC.

Issued

2016-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7126.00 · Current $5166.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  On March 15, 2016, and at times prior to and thereafter, the employer did not ensure the use of protective equipment to protect employees from exposure to hazards created by Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, including but not limited skin burns.

Issued

2016-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12471.00 · Current $0.00 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:  On March 15, 2016, and at times prior to and thereafter, the employer had not conducted a workplace hazard assessment to determine the hazards present due to Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, that necessitated the use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to eye and skin hazards.

Issued

2016-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12471.00 · Current $12471.00

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:  On March 15, 2016, and at times prior to and thereafter, the employer did not ensure that employees working with Class 3B and Class 4 lasers wore appropriate eye protection to protect employees from injurious light radiation.