OSHA Inspection: COSMO PLASTIC COMPANY

Issued

May 31, 2019

Abate by

Jun 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,525 · Current $5,968 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:  On or about March 22, 2019, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to combustible dust.

Issued

May 31, 2019

Abate by

Jun 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  On or about March 22, 2019, there were no warning signs in the vicinity of the dust collectors to warn employees of the fire and explosion potential from the phenolic resin used in the manufacturing department. There were no signs to prohibit the use of standard lift trucks in the area, warn against smoking, and to instruct employees on personal protective equipment requirements during potentially hazardous activities.