| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2015-12-03
|
| Emphasis |
N: CHEMNEP
|
| Case Closed |
2017-08-09
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1001010 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1068767 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100024 H |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-07 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: At mixing tank #5, the open sides of fixed industrial stairs were not provided with an intermediate rail. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1): Each exit discharge did not lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Tank Fill Area, East side of the building: Since no tank deliveries were being made, the security gates to the tank fill area had been locked. Employees escaping from a hazard within the building would be trapped in the area. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were arranged so that employees would have to travel toward a high hazard area: A. On or about July 20, 2015, East side of building: The exit route from the flammable room led to a high hazard area in that ventilation pipes from acetone and isopropyl alcohol 99% tanks in the flammable room vented to the area. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Emergency Exit Route from Flammable Room: The 11-riser fire exit stairs provided as part of the exit route were rusted through. Weeds growing from underneath the stairs obscured holes on the bottom steps. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 B02 VI B |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(vi)(b): Where vent pipe outlets for tanks storing Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), are adjacent to buildings or public ways, they were not located so that the vapors are released at a safe point outside of buildings and not less than 12 feet above the adjacent ground level. In order to aid their dispersion, vapors were not discharged upward or horizontally away from closely adjacent walls. Vent outlets were not located so that flammable vapors were not trapped by eaves or other obstructions and shall be at least five feet from building openings: A. On or about July 20, 2015, east side of building outside flammable room: The vent pipe from acetone tank 5T38 Green was turned 180 degrees and vapors were discharged downward instead of upward or horizontally as required by this section. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 B04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(4)(iii): Vent piping was not constructed in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Area: Vent piping for the tanks of acetone and isopropyl alcohol 99% was not constructed of steel, nodular iron or malleable iron. The vent piping for tanks 5T38 Green and 5T37 Blue was made of PVC, which can distort at 90 degrees C / 194 degrees F. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 B04 IV H |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(4)(iv)(h): Tanks inside buildings were not equipped with a device or other means to prevent overflow into the building: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: Inside storage tanks containing acetone and isopropyl alcohol 99% did not have overflow protection to prevent overflow into the building. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 B07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(7)(i): Tanks not marked in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stamp, American Petroleum Institute (API) monogram, or the label of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. were not strength tested before being placed in service in accordance with good engineering principles and reference was not made to the sections on testing in the codes listed in subparagraphs (1)(iii)(a), (iv)(b), or (v)(b) of this paragraph: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: In the absence of tank markings, the employer failed to document that flammable storage tanks had been strength tested prior to being placed into service. The 3,000 gallon tanks stored acetone and isopropyl alcohol 99%. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 F03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(f)(3)(i): Tank vehicle and tank car loading or unloading facilities were not separated from aboveground tanks, warehouses, or other plant buildings or nearest line of adjoining property that may be built upon by a distance of 25 feet for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), and 15 feet for Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint at or above 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) and Category 4 flammable liquids measured from the nearest position of any fill spout: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Tank Fill Area: The tank fill nozzle for acetone and isopropyl alcohol 99%, Category 1 flammable liquds was located 12 feet 7 inches horizontally from the flammable room, 13 feet 4 inches diagonally. |
|
| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i): Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(A) through (E): A. On or about July 20, 2015, Establishment: The employer operated processes using 18,609 pounds of acetone and 15,378 pounds of isopropyl alcohol 99%. The employer had not compiled written process safety information including block flow diagrams, maximum intendent inventory or consequences of deviation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(A) through (H): A. On or about July 20, 2015, Establishment: The employer had not compiled information pertaining to equipment in the process, including materials of construction; piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs); electrical classification; ventilation system design; design codes and standards employed. |
|
| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Establishment: The employer had not documented that process equipment complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, in that: 1. The employer could not document that the gaskets in the manways on the tanks were compatible with the contents of the tanks. 2. The Sandpiper SSB1-A double diaphragm ball valve sanitary pump contained nitrile components that were incompatible with the chemicals run in the process. 3. The four 3,000 gallon storage tanks for acetone and isopropyl alcohol 99% used tygon tubing affixed with screw clamps for tank level gauges. |
|
| Citation ID |
01010 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: The employer had not performed a process hazard analysis on covered processes using 18,609 pounds of acetone and 15,378 pounds of isopropyl alcohol 99%. |
|
| Citation ID |
01011 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information and addressing at least steps for each operating phase, safe operating limits, safety and health considerations, and safety systems and their functions as outlined by this paragraph: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: The employer had not developed written operating procedures for each operating phase including initial startup, normal operations, temporary operations, emergency shutdown, normal shutdown and startup following a turnaround or emergency situation; operating limits, steps required to correct or avoid deviation and safety and health considerations, quality control for raw materials and control of hazardous chemical inventory levels. |
|
| Citation ID |
01012 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 G03 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-07 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(3): The employer did not prepare a record which contained the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: The employer had not documented that employees operating equipment in a covered process had been trained and that they understood the training. |
|
| Citation ID |
01013 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J02 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: Specific written procedures had not been developed or implemented to address regular inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment in covered processes. Equipment used in the processing of isopropyl alcohol 99% and acetone included tanks, pumps, piping, valves, controls for emergency shut down. |
|
| Citation ID |
01014 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: The employer had not performed inspections and tests on process equipment, including, but not limited to: Storage tanks; mixing tanks; valves; pipes; a pneumatic pump; manifold system and agitators used in processes where isopropyl alcohol 99% and acetone were used. |
|
| Citation ID |
01015A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 N |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38(a): A. On or about July 20, 2015, Establishment: The employer failed to develop and implement an emergency action plan which complied with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38(a) for employees who work with highly hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to isopropyl alcohol 99% and acetone, to help them escape from a catastrophic event. The company had not documented that all employees in the facility had been trained in the employee emergency plan and fire prevention plan. There had been no evacuation drills conducted. The employer had not defined what constituted a major or minor spill. The name and job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties was not clear in that there were several lists of employees to contact in case of emergency, some of whom were no longer employed by the company. |
|
| Citation ID |
01015B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100120 Q01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): An employer who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their employees to assist in handling the emergency, had not provided an emergency action plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38: A. On or about July 20, 2015, Flammable Room: The company had not documented that all employees in the facility had been trained in the employee emergency plan and fire prevention plan. There had been no evacuation drills conducted. The employer had not defined what constituted a major or minor spill. The name and job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties was not clear in that there were several lists of employees to contact in case of emergency, some of whom were no longer employed by the company. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2015-06-08
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
|
| Case Closed |
2017-08-09
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1077446 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
988490 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1078829 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. COMPRESSOR AREA, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 14, 2015, aisles leading to and around the compressor area were reduced to 15 inches in some areas and 20 inches in others. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3) of this section) on all open sides: LIQUIDS DEPARTMENT, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about June 11, 2015, the chain provided across the short end of the platform was insufficient in that it was attached to the posts at a height less than 42 inches, it was not capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds, and there was no chain or railing provided at an intermediate height. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level: A) LIQUIDS DEPARTMENT, 97 NAPCO DRIVE: On or about June 11, 2015, a platform used when making additions to the mixing tank was not equipped with standard railings. The long side adjacent to the tanks was missing a top rail. The short side of the platform was missing a mid-rail and the chain intended to serve as a guard rail was not 42 inches above the platform. B) MEZZANINE, DIVINA ROOM, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 20, 2015, standard railings were not installed continually around the mezzanine. There was no top rail at the openings to any of the five mixing tanks. There was no mid-rail installed at Tank 5. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: BLEACH AREA, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 14, 2015, the emergency exit route from the bleach area was blocked on the outside by a pallet containing 56 empty 5-gallon bleach containers. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 D03 II A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(a): The door of the metal storage cabinet(s) for flammable and combustible liquids not provided with a three point lock: SCREEN PRINTING STORAGE ROOM, 97 NAPCO DRIVE, TERRYVILLE, CT On or about June 8, 2015, a flammable cabinet used to store flammable inks had no door handle and therefore the three point lock was non-functional. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E09 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily: PRINTSHOP, 97 NAPCO DRIVE, TERRYVILLE, CT On or about June 8, 2015, two JustRite safety cans labeled as "Satellite Storage" were observed to be overflowing with rags and not able to close. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: 97 NAPCO DRIVE and 55 CONTAINER DRIVE, TERRYVILLE, CT On or about June 8, 2015, the employer had not reviewed operations nor evaluated the processes to identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for employees to perform each task safely. Operations in which employees wore inadequate PPE included, but were not limited to: A) Wearing safety glasses as opposed to splash goggles while dispensing and mixing flammable/corrosive inks with a hand blender and filling containers with flammable, corrosive, and/or oxidizing liquids B) Wearing a shock-absorbing lanyard while using the order selector to access upper shelves on the storage racking system. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: FLAMMABLE ROOM, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 14, 2015, several 5-gallon metal cans of AmKote 45-III Supergrade High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint were stacked on a pallet on an upper level storage rack 87 inches above the floor. At least two of the cans were severely dented preventing them from stacking safely. Another pallet holding twenty 1-gallon cans of paint was stored on top of the 5-gallon cans. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: DIVINA ROOM, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 20, 2015, open mixing tanks were not properly guarded to prevent employees from falling into the tank while working on the mezzanine and/or adding chemicals to the tank. |
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| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half-hour. TOOL CRIB, 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 14, 2015, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together without separation of a non-combustible barrier. |
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| Citation ID |
01010 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: 97 NAPCO DRIVE: In the following instances, equipment was not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions: A) On or about June 8, 2015 in the office area at 97 Napco Drive, a relocatable power tap (RPT) was observed to be energizing a Goldstar air conditioner, a cordless phone, a paper shredder, and Emerson microwave oven, and a Magic Chef refrigerator. B) On or about June 8, 2015 in the Deco Computer Area, a flexible extension cord was used to energize a relocatable power tap (RPT) which was energizing computer peripherals and a cordless telephone. The cordless telephone and computer monitor were energized by a flexible extension cord plugged into the RPT. One of the outlets of the short extension cords had burn marks. C) On or about June 8, 2015 in the Deco Computer Area, a 9-inch Hawaiian Breeze desk top fan, designed and listed for household use, was observed on top of a scanner at a work station. D) On or about June 8, 2015 in the office area, a knockout box designed for permanent mounting was not mounted. E) On or about June 11, 2015 in the Deco Ink Room, a Conair hair dryer was used when repairing screens to accelerate the drying of Ulano Extra Heavy Blockout. F) On or about June 8, 2015 in the Print Shop, an 18-inch WindMachine fan, designed and listed for household use, was observed on top of Cyclo Flo Dryer #34. |
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| Citation ID |
01011 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: FACILITY-WIDE: On or about October 28, 2015, the breakers in electrical panels throughout both buildings were unlabeled. |
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| Citation ID |
01012 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910: 97 NAPCO DRIVE: A) On or about June 8, 2015 near the pellet storage area, access to an electrical panel was reduced to 28 inches by storage shelves that were erected and loaded with pallets of drums of pool chemicals. B) On or about June 8, 2015, a paper crimper was stored adjacent to a 480V electrical panel. 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: C) On or about July 14, 2015, Electrical panels 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the Compressor Area were blocked by transformers that were mounted on the floor. |
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| Citation ID |
01013 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: 97 NAPCO DRIVE and 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: A) On or about June 8, 2015, a vending machine located just outside the break room in the northwest corner of the building at 97 Napco Drive was not properly grounded. B) On or about July 20, 2015, in the Divina Room at 55 Container Drive, a 42-inch County Line Tractor Supply Fan was not properly grounded. C) On or about July 20, 2015, an Intertek light located in the Quality Assurance Lab was not properly grounded. D) On or about July 14, 2015, a Corning Stirrer/Hot Plate in the Quality Assurance Lab was not properly grounded. |
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| Citation ID |
01014 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: 97 NAPCO DRIVE: A) On or about June 8, 2015, a Rice Lake Counter Part Scale at Cone #2 in the production area of 97 Napco Drive was energized with an extension cord that was connected to an outlet at the wall. B) On or about June 8, 2015, a vibratory shaker at Cone #4 was energized by an extension cord connected to an outlet at the wall. |
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| Citation ID |
01015 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: DECO PAINT ROOM, 97 NAPCO DRIVE: On or about June 11, 2015, a hand mixer, designed and intended for household kitchen use, was used to mix flammable inks. |
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| Citation ID |
01016 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(2): Employees who may have been exposed to formaldehyde at or above the action level or STEL were not identified, and the exposure was not accurately determined for each identified employee: SILK SCREENING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, no initial monitoring was conducted to determine formaldehyde exposure of employees who worked with ink that contained the chemical at a concentration of 1-2.5%. |
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| Citation ID |
01017 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 H01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-23 |
| Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(1)(i): All contact of the eyes and skin with liquids containing 1 percent or more formaldehyde was not prevented by the use of chemical protective clothing made of material impervious to formaldehyde and the use of other personal protective equipment such as goggles and face shields, as appropriate to the operation: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, employees who were using inks containing 1-2.5% formaldehyde were not required to wear personal protective equipment that would prevent skin and eye exposure to the chemical. |
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| Citation ID |
01018A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 H02 II A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-23 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(2)(ii)(A): Signs. Storage areas for contaminated clothing and equipment shall have signs bearing the following legend: DANGER FORMALDEHYDE-CONTAMINATED [CLOTHING] EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR DO NOT GET ON SKIN SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, the employer had not posted signs where the used silk screens were stored to inform employees of the potential hazards of exposure to the formaldehyde on the screens from residual ink. |
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| Citation ID |
01018B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 H02 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(2)(ii)(B): Labels. The employer shall ensure containers for contaminated clothing and equipment are labeled consistent with the Hazard Communication Standard, Sec. 1910.1200, and shall, as a minimum, include the following: DANGER FORMALDEHYDE-CONTAMINATED [CLOTHING] EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES SKIN, EYE, AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR DO NOT GET ON SKIN SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, safety containers used for formaldehyde-contaminated rags were not labeled with regard to the presence of formaldehyde and the health hazards associated with exposure. In addition, disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) used when working with formaldehyde-containing inks was discarded with the regular trash and containers were not labeled. |
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| Citation ID |
01019 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 H02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-23 |
| Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that no employee took home equipment or clothing that was contaminated with formaldehyde: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, employees wore their street clothes while doing screen printing using formaldehyde-containing ink. If their clothes became contaminated with ink during the day, they were worn through the day and taken home for laundering with other clothing. |
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| Citation ID |
01020A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 I03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(i)(3): When there was a possibility that an employee's eyes could be splashed with solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater formaldehyde, the employer did not provide acceptable eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS at 97 NAPCO DRIVE and 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 20, 2015, eyewash facilities were not provided in the immediate work area of employees working with inks containing 1% to 2.5% formaldehyde. |
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| Citation ID |
01020B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS at 97 NAPCO DRIVE and 55 CONTAINER DRIVE: On or about July 20, 2015, there was neither an eye wash nor an emergency shower provided in the area where employees were working with flammable, corrosive inks while screen printing. |
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| Citation ID |
01021A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 J02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1710.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(j)(2): In work areas where spillage may have occurred, the employer did not make provisions to contain the spill, to decontaminate the work area, and to dispose of the waste: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, the employer had not developed a procedure for addressing a spill of screen printing ink which contained 1-2.5% formaldehyde. |
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| Citation ID |
01021B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 K |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(k): When there was the possibility of an emergency involving formaldehyde, the employer did not ensure that appropriate procedures were adopted to minimize injury and loss of life and implemented in the event of an emergency: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, the employer had not trained employees using formaldehyde-containing screen printing ink what to do in the event of a spill or other emergency involving the ink. |
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| Citation ID |
01022A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 N01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-23 |
| Current Penalty |
2135.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to formaldehyde participated in a training program: SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about June 11, 2015 the employer had not provided training for employees who were required to conduct tasks using formaldehyde-containing inks. |
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| Citation ID |
01022B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: COMPANY-WIDE: On or about June 11, 2015, employees who worked with hazardous chemicals such as phosphoric and hydrochloric acids, sodium hydroxide, 99% acetone, 99% isopropyl alcohol, and ethyl acetate were not provided with information and training pertaining to the chemicals to which they may be exposed. |
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| Citation ID |
01023A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
2420.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
38 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: COMPANY-WIDE: On or about June 8, 2015 the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program. Hazardous chemicals used at the facility include, but are not limited to: formaldehyde-containing ink, 99% isopropyl alcohol. 99% acetone, ethyl acetate, sodium hypochlorite, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hydroxide. |
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| Citation ID |
01023B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: PRODUCTION AREA, 97 NAPCO DRIVE: On or about June 11, 2015, containers of hazardous chemicals were not properly labeled. Two spray bottles with the hand-written designation "Ultimate Clean" were observed on top of a steel 55-gallon drum in the powders department and two containers labeled as "EB" were observed in the Deco Ink Room and Screen Printing Area. There were no other markings on the containers. |
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