Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to excessive heat: a) Production Area: On or about 07/09/2013, employees at Plan B Promotions were exposed to the hazard of excessive heat from various elements such as, but not limited to, dryers, plant machinery and seasonal weather, while performing work consisting of applying ink to shirts, folding shirts and packaging finished product for shipping. Such exposures may lead to the development of serious heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps.. Heat Stress Monitoring was performed and employees were found to be exposed to Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures between 84.0 and 86.7 degrees F which is above the 2011 ACGIH recommended exposure limit of 82.4 degrees F.. The employer did not have water readily accessible in the work area, did not establish an adequate work/rest regimen, did not provide training to the employees on the hazards of excessive exposure to heat and the signs and symptoms of heat illness and did not provide a cool climate controlled environment for employees to take breaks during the summer months. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.