OSHA Inspection: HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Issued

Oct 31, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,812 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:  a) Maintenance Room - On and prior to July 13, 2023, a Craftsman Tool Box and a Porter Cable Generator were stored near an exit doorway and lessened the width of the exit to approximately 15 inches.

Issued

Oct 31, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes:  a) Maintenance Room - On and prior to July 13, 2023, a Craftsman Tool Box and a Porter Cable Generator were stored near an exit doorway and lessened the width of the exit to approximately 15 inches.

Issued

Oct 31, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,812 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Side Hallway - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit was obstructed due to overgrown vines obstructing an exit door from fully swinging open.  b) Warehouse Exit by "M1" Rack - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit was obstructed due to overgrown vines obstructing an exit door from fully swinging open.  c) Outer Back Dry Room Hallway -  On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit was obstructed due to overgrown vines obstructing an exit door from fully swinging open.  d) Maintenance Room - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit was obstructed due to overgrown vines obstructing an exit door from fully swinging open.

Issued

Oct 31, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Admin Wing - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  b) Lobby - On and prior to July 13, 2023, exit signs were not illuminated.  c) Sales Office Wing - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  d) Side Hallway - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  e) Hallway to Production - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  f) Employee Entrance - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  g) Production to Packaging - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  h) Packaging to Dock - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  i) Warehouse - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  j) Back Dry Room Hallway - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  k) Outer Back Dry Room Hallway -  On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  l) 2nd Floor Storage Area Back Hallway - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  m) 2nd Floor Storage Area Front Hallway - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.  n) Stairwell Exit from 2nd Floor to Hallway - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an exit sign was not illuminated.

Issued

Oct 31, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,812 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Hallway By Dry Room - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an extension cord was used a substitute for fixed wiring in that the extension cord was plugged into and powering an Environmental Temperature and Humidity Alarm was fastened and secured to the wall for approximately 4 months.

Issued

Oct 31, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:  a) Hallway By Dry Room - On and prior to July 13, 2023, an extension cord plugged into and powering an Environmental Temperature and Humidity Alarm was fastened and secured to the wall with visible damage to the outer jacket starting to pull away from the plug ends.