OSHA Inspection: YORK ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC. (II)

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8296.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   York Analytical Laboratories Inc. (II), 132-02 89th Avenue, Suite # 217, Richmond Hill, NY 11418.  a) On or about 5/29/2024, Lab Technician employees engaged in routine use of corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium hypochlorite solution (>= 10 - < 20 %), methanol  (<= 100 %), and formic acid (99%) without eye protection equipment.  The employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present that required the need of  proper personal protective equipment to protect employees from corrosive chemicals.   Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  York Analytical Laboratories Inc. (II), 132-02 89th Avenue, Suite # 217, Richmond Hill, NY 11418.  a) On or about 5/29/2024,  Lab Technician employees engaged in routine use of corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium hypochlorite solution (>= 10 - < 20 %), methanol  (<= 100 %), and formic acid (99%) without eye protection equipment.   The employer did not provide eye protection equipment to all employees.   Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.     York Analytical Laboratories Inc. (II), 132-02 89th Avenue, Suite # 217, Richmond Hill, NY 11418.  a) On or about 6/12/2024, Lab Technician employees engaged in water, soil extraction, and laboratory preparations used hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium hypochlorite solution (>= 10 - < 20 %), methanol (<= 100 %), and formic acid (99%).  Safety Data Sheets were not available for employee's review.    Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $29036.00 · Current $18000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   York Analytical Laboratories Inc. (II), 132-02 89th Avenue, Suite # 217, Richmond Hill, NY 11418.  a) On or about 6/12/2024, Lab Technician employees engaged in water, soil extraction, and laboratory preparations used hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium hypochlorite solution (>= 10 - < 20 %), methanol (<= 100 %), and formic acid (99%).  The employer did not ensure effective training information was given to employees.   Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.  The York Analytical Laboratories Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1634605, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/30/2023 , with respect to a workplace located at 120 Research Drive., Stratford, CT 06615