FOMBELL, PA —
OSHA Inspection: ECM DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ECM DEVELOPMENT CORP. in 1711 ROUTE 588, FOMBELL, PA 16123 (NAICS 335311). OSHA activity number 345490924.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ECM DEVELOPMENT CORP.
- Site address
- 1711 ROUTE 588
- City
- FOMBELL
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 16123
- Mailing
- 1711 ROUTE 588, FOMBELL, PA 16123
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 335311
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.252 A02 VI C
- Issued
- Aug 31, 2021
- Abate by
- Sep 7, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $3,820 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C):Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts: (a) Facility, 1711 Route 588, Fombell, PA: On or about August 18, 2021 an employee was preparing to cut the lid off a 55 gallon barrel that had previously contained varnish. Although the barrel had been baked for approximately 8 hours the caps were replaced prior to the task and vapors built up inside. When the employee touched the plasma torch to the barrel it exploded and the lid ripped open and struck the employee. The employee sustained broken ribs and nerve damage to the right arm.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3820
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Aug 31, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 19, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $3,121 · Current $2,180 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (a) Facility, 1711 Route 588, Fombell, PA: On or about August 23, 2021 the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program. The employer had not provided any training to the employees on the products used in the workplace or the hazards associated with such products. The employee uses products such as varnish and mineral spirits and there is no program that addresses the use of safety data sheets and training on such products to ensure they are used safely.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2180
- — Z (S) $3121
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345490924.
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