OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWESTERN FOAM TECHNOLOGIES

Issued

2016-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about 14 September 2016, the eyewash station in the production area was located more than 10 feet away from the forklift battery charging station; exposing employees to hazards of corrosion, severe irritation or permanent damage to the eyes.

Issued

2016-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on the horizontal saw were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  On or about 14 September 2016, in the production area, employees were utilizing the horizontal bandsaw (Slitter) to cut foam without guards in place to protect the employees from the unused portion of the blade, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the revolving blade.