OSHA Inspection: CRITERION LABORATORIES, INC.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $4,114 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00201860

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not support gas cylinders properly before use to prevent them from being knocked over in accordance with section 3.4.4. of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $4,114 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00201860

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye protection when the employees were working with acids including, but not limited to, acetic acid and nitric acid.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $4,114 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02601591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(g)(4):Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s):  a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories - desk area in lab) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not restrict storage of employee drinks in the laboratory where employees were using toxic materials including but not limited to Lead in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $3,085 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Asbestos Section of the Laboratory) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer had a mounted fire extinguisher obstructed by a gas cylinder exposing employees to injuries from accessing the extinguisher during emergency.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $4,114 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919020L130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1450(e)(1):Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals:  a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not carry out the provisions of a chemical hygiene plan addressing all of the necessary elements as required per this section specifically protecting employees from health hazards of hazardous chemicals.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 15919020L130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1450(f)(3)(v): Employees were not informed of the location and availability of known reference material on the hazards, safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory including, but not limited to, safety data sheets received from the chemical supplier.   a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not inform employees of the location of safety data sheets to employees where they worked with hazardous substances such as, but not limited to, asbestos in accordance to this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 15919020L130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C): Employee training did not include the measures employees could take to protect themselves from the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area, including specific procedures implemented to protect employees from hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used:   a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not train employees on specific appropriate work practices, specific emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment for chemicals in the work area in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(c)(6):  The emergency action plan did not include the name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan.  a) 400 Street Road, Bensalem, PA (Laboratories) - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not include the name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by other employees that would need more information about the plan as per this section.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.