OSHA Inspection: STERLING PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Apr 29, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $6,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  Sterling Pharmaceutical Services, LLC located at 109 S. 2nd Street, Dupo, Illinois:  On or about 03/11/2021, the employer had not established a written respiratory program that included the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(I) - (ix).  The employer required employees to wear  an N95 filtering facepiece respirator or a ? face tight fitting respirators while in the research and development section of the laboratory within the facility, while performing chemical processes to test, research and develop new pharmaceuticals.

Issued

Apr 29, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  Sterling Pharmaceutical Services, LLC located at 109 S. 2nd Street, Dupo, Illinois:  On or about 03/11/2021, the employer had not provided medical evaluations to employees required to wear N95 filtering face piece respirators and ? face respirators.   The employer required employees to wear  an N95 filtering facepiece respirator or a ? face tight fitting respirator while in the research and development section of the laboratory within the facility, while performing chemical processes to test, research and develop new pharmaceuticals.

Issued

Apr 29, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  Sterling Pharmaceutical Services, LLC located at 109 S. 2nd Street, Dupo, Illinois:  On or about 03/11/2021, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators or ? face respirators.   The employer required employees to wear  an N95 filtering facepiece respirator or a ? face tight fitting respirator while in the research and development section of the laboratory within the facility, while performing chemical processes to test, research and develop new pharmaceuticals..

Issued

Apr 29, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:   Sterling Pharmaceutical Services, LLC located at 109 S. 2nd Street, Dupo, Illinois:   On or about 03/11/2021, the employer did not provide employees with effective training on the effects of improper fit, limitations, inspections, maintenance and care, medical signs and symptoms preventing effective use, and seal check of filtering facepiece respirators. The employer required employees to wear an N95 filtering facepiece respirator or a ? face tight fitting respirator while in the research and development section of the laboratory within the facility, while performing chemical processes to test, research and develop new pharmaceuticals.

Issued

Apr 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,779 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 11/02/2020, the employer did not provide employees with suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body when the eyes or body of any employee was exposed to injurious corrosive materials while working in the research and development section of the laboratory within the facility, performing chemical processes to test, research and develop new pharmaceuticals such as, but not limited to, are Ambrisentan, which contains Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrogen Fluoride, Benzalkonium, and Lexgard (Ethylhexylglycerin).