Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha.gov

Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100178 C02 V Powered industrial trucks.

Inspection Nr: 1532024.015

Citation: 02001

Citation Type: Repeat

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $48,765.00

Current Penalty: $20,000.00

Issuance Date: 09/07/2021

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 130

Abatement Date: 10/12/2021

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0134000

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/29/2021

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

Substance: 1290

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/29/2021	$20,000.00	10/12/2021	Repeat
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/07/2021	$48,765.00	10/12/2021	Repeat

Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(v): Power-operated industrial trucks designated as DS, ES, GS, or LPS were not used in locations used for the storage of hazardous liquids in sealed containers or liquefied or compressed gases in containers (Reference 29 CFR 1910.178(c)): (a) Location - 15 Shelley Road, Haverhill, MA: On or about May 20, 2021, the Crown Work Assist Vehicle (WAV), an E designated power-operated industrial truck, was permitted to be operated within the flammable liquids warehouse and within the shipping and receiving areas of the facility. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1463976, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on June 5, 20201, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Bond Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.

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