OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

2024-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $5647.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:   On or about March 15, 2024, the employer did not have a written certification of hazard assessment.  The employer provides safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and lab coats.  Employees in the extraction lab work with methylene chloride on a daily basis and were not provided and required to use appropriate hand protection.

Issued

2024-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1052(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride induced skin or eye irritation, the employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to methylene chloride, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:  On or about March 15, 2024, the employer failed to provide adequate hand protection that is resistant to methylene chloride. Employees in the extraction lab work with methylene chloride on a daily basis.