OSHA Inspection: PREMOLD CORP.

Issued

2022-03-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7396.00 · Current $5000.00 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).  (a) On or about October 13, 2021, employees in the ISP molding area were spraying PU-15242 and Ease Release 200, mold pre-releasing agents, onto molding parts prior to injection molding. The employer did not conduct a hazard assessment of the ISP molding area which would have identified the required use of ANSI Z87+ rated safety glasses and use of gloves for this operation, and while conducting other operations in the ISP molding area.

Issued

2022-03-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037M139

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) On or about October 13, 2021, employees in the ISP molding area were spraying PU-15242 and Ease Release 200, mold pre-releasing agents, onto molding parts prior to injection molding without the use of safety glasses.

Issued

2022-03-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3698.00 · Current $0.00 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:  (a) On or about October 13, 2021, the employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program.