OSHA Inspection: BEDFORD REINFORCED PLASTICS INC.

Issued

2024-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $10372.00

Hazardous substances M102

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while working at or near dust collection system which were not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure in the event of a deflagration or other uncontrolled fire event:  a)  At the facility, on or about April 9, 2024 - Employees were potentially exposed to fire and burn hazards from a Donaldson Torit DLMC, and the associated ductwork, recirculated air back into the facility without protective measures to detect, suppress, contain and isolate any combustible dust fires and/or explosions that were at risk of occurring in or entering the work area.