OSHA Inspection: TEKNOL INC.

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Abate by

Feb 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    The employer's hazard assessment for the Cherry Burrell Piston Filler dated January 22, 2016 was inadequate in that it did not address hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Abate by

Feb 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    The employer did not certify that a hazard assessment had been performed for the Primer Filler position.

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,850 · Current $2,425 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    The employer did not ensure new employees were provided hazard communication training prior to exposure to organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone and toluene (flammable).

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    The employer did not provide fire extinguisher training to employees upon initial assignment.