QUAKERTOWN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: KENCO GROUP, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of KENCO GROUP, INC. in 2001 INTERCHANGE WAY, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951 (NAICS 493190). OSHA activity number 347623696.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KENCO GROUP, INC.
- Site address
- 2001 INTERCHANGE WAY
- City
- QUAKERTOWN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18951
- Mailing
- 2001 INTERCHANGE WAY, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493190
- Employees
- 33
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) 2001 Interchange Way, Quakertown, PA 18951, entire facility - On or about July 17, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to battery acid, and the employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program in accordance with this section. ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. Safety Data Sheets; 3. Employee information and training. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of safety data sheets, must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2025
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that the required safety data sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work areas. a) 2001 Interchange Way, Quakertown, PA 18951, entire facility - On or about July 17, 2024, employees handled batteries containing lead in the performance of duties and safety data sheets were not readily accessible. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 347623696.
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