OSHA Inspection: STRUKTOL POLYMERS OF AMERICA LLC

Issued

2025-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3547.00 · Current $2128.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) Joint Venture Department (JV): On or about 2/3/25 and times prior, the employer exposed the employees to corrosive hazards in that the eyewash station was not operable while employees were performing work activity involving corrosive material such as maleic anhydride (MAH).

Issued

2025-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $2554.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(2):The employer that produced, used, or stored hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) could be exposed did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii):   (a) Joint Venture Department (JV): On or about 2/3/25 and times prior, the employer exposed a subcontractor to chemical hazards in that the host employer did not include in their program how they will provide the subcontractor access to safety data sheets and communicate precautionary measures while the subcontractor installed an exhaust fan near corrosive hazardous material such as maleic anhydride (MAH).

Issued

2025-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  (a)Joint Venture Department (JV): On or about 2/3/25, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that the employer did not  develop and implement a written respiratory protection program while employees were required to wear N95 or half face respirators when working with sensitizer and corrosive material such as maleic anhydride (MAH).

Issued

2025-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  (a)Joint Venture Department (JV): On or about 2/3/25, and times prior, the host employer exposed subcontractor employees installing an exhaust fan to respiratory hazards in that respiratory protection training was not provided while employees were working in an area where maleic anhydride (MAH) was present and N95 or half-face respirators were required.