OSHA Inspection: SCHAFFNER MANUFACTURING CO ., INC

Issued

2016-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4811.00 · Current $2886.00 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:    a)  At the facility, on or about - Employees were not provided with splash goggles or a face shield when handling a corrosive.  Employees are exposed to PELS Caustic Soda Beads, a corrosive, during the compound production operations.

Issued

2016-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:     a)  At the facility, on or about May 13, 2016 - Employees were not provided with training in regards to the new labeling element and safety data sheets.  Employees use PELS caustic soda beads containing sodium hydroxide, a corrosive, during compound production operations.