OSHA Inspection: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE LLC

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10641.00 · Current $5321.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401371153420372180

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.   (a) South Building Pump Room - On or about March 26, 2025, the employer did not provide appropriate hand protection for employees required to use Hydrite Chemical Co. Seymour of Sycamore RC LT 506 thereby exposing them to health hazards that may result in central nervous system damage, infertility, and cancer.  The employer supplied Ammex Gloveworks nitrile gloves that do not provide effective barrier protection against contact with chemicals such as but not limited to toluene; acetone; xylene; ethylbenzene; isobutyl acetate; methanol; n-propyl acetate; and methyl isobutyl ketone.  Hydrite Chemical Co. Seymour of Sycamore RC LT 506 contains toluene; acetone; xylene; naphtha, petroleum, hydrotreated light;  ethylbenzene; n-heptane; isopropyl alcohol; isobutyl acetate; methanol; n-propyl acetate; and methyl isobutyl ketone.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14895.00 · Current $7448.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401371153415602037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.   (a) South Building Pump Room - On or about March 26, 2025, the employer did not ensure that 55-gallon drums and rinse tanks containing Hydrite Chemical Co. Seymour of Sycamore RC LT 506 for employee use were labeled with their contents and hazard information thereby exposing employees to physical and health hazards that may result in burns, central nervous system damage, infertility, and cancer.    Hydrite Chemical Co. Seymour of Sycamore RC LT 506 contains toluene; acetone; xylene; naphtha, petroleum, hydrotreated light;  ethylbenzene; n-heptane; isopropyl alcohol; isobutyl acetate; methanol; n-propyl acetate; and methyl isobutyl ketone.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).