OSHA Inspection: FORM ENERGY INC

Issued

2023-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $0.00 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees from explosion and fire hazards from the use of Class A ovens where deviations from procedures occurred:  Location: Cathode Lab, 30 Dane Street, Somerville, MA  a) On or about 10/14/22, products containing a solvent were placed in an oven that had not been adequately vented or purged, resulting in the ignition of the materials and a subsequent explosion within the oven. The explosion was primarily contained in the oven, however, a relief panel on the rear of the oven was blown out.