CHICAGO, IL —
OSHA Inspection: PVS CHEMICALS, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of PVS CHEMICALS, INC. in 12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60633 (NAICS 424690). OSHA activity number 346868664.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PVS CHEMICALS, INC.
- Site address
- 12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE.
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60633
- Mailing
- 12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60633
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 424690
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
1 citation on file for this inspection.
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Dec 21, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $15,625 · Current $9,375 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a. On or about July 24, 2023, an employee was cutting a bolt at the lower portion on the pipe flange of the secondary Sulfur Dioxide reactor and the bolt snapped exposing the employee to 99% Sulfuric Acid. The employee sustained burns to the right forearm and right hand. The employer did not ensure the employee used appropriate hand and arm protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9375
- — Z (S) $15625
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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 346868664.
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