WORCESTER, MA —
OSHA Inspection: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in 100 INSTITUTE RD, WORCESTER, MA 01609 (NAICS 611310). OSHA activity number 346616881.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
- Site address
- 100 INSTITUTE RD
- City
- WORCESTER
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01609
- Mailing
- 37 LEE STREET ATTN: DANIEL SARACHICK - EHS DIRECTOR, WORCESTER, MA 01609
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 611310
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.106 D03 II
- Issued
- Jul 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325 �F. when subjected to a 10-minute fire test using the standard time-temperature curve as set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in � 1910.6: In the Washburn Hall Lab at 100 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA: On April 6, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not store flammable chemicals in appropriately designed fire resistant storage cabinets. Chemicals included but were not limited to acetone, denatured alcohol, ethanol, WD-40, phosphoric acid, and paint primer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250.3
- — Z (S) $8929
1910.1200 F06
- Issued
- Jul 6, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii): In the Washburn Hall Lab at 100 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA: On April 6, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that secondary containers for chemicals are labeled according to the universal classification and labeling requirements. Various lubricants, acids, and solvents were not adequately labeled .
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250.3
- — Z (S) $8929
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Jul 6, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s) In the Washburn Hall Lab at 100 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA: On April 6, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not provide unobstructed access to SDSs for hazardous chemicals stored, and used by employees, throughout the lab.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250.3
- — Z (S) $8929
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jul 6, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training (h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv), on hazardous chemicals prior to employment. In the Washburn Hall Lab at 100 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA: On April 6, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that hazard communication training was provided to all employees and student-employees who use hazardous material.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 346616881.
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