OSHA Inspection: SARTORIUS CORPORATION

Issued

2023-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13394.00 · Current $6697.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were potentially exposed to eye and skin burn hazards created by the operation of a Class IIIB laser:  a) On or about September 20, 2022, and times prior, employees were potentially exposed to eye hazards in that a Class IIIB laser was in use, however current workplace controls were not used such as signage outside the room, or curtains.  Diffuse contact with a class III B laser beam potentially exposed employees to serious skin burns and irreversible eye injuries.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2023-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6696.00 · Current $3348.00 Reduced

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.  a) On or about September 20, 2022, and at time prior, the employer did not certify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed. The employees were exposed to potential eye and skin burns while working with a Class IIIB diffuse laser, but its hazards were not assessed.