OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN ADHESIVE COATINGS CO., LLC

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $3572.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(5)(i): "Egress." flammable liquids, including stock for sale, were stored in a location that limited the use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people.   Location - Production:  On or about 12/13/22, an exit route in the production area had flammable liquids stored in the egress path.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5358.00 · Current $5358.00

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):     Location - Production:  On or about 12/13/22, an assessment of workplace hazards was not conducted to determine if personal protective equipment (PPE) was needed in specific areas/operations.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $3572.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    Location - Production:  On or about 12/13/22, operators of powered industrial trucks had not been trained by a qualified person.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.  Location - Production:  On or about 12/13/22, powered industrial trucks were not examined before use.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Location - Production:  On or about 12/13/22, employees were exposed to in-running nip hazards while operating unguarded hot melt coating machines.