Inspection #303716674

Name: OSHA Inspection #303716674: B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC.
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC. at 901 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109 on Oct 31, 2000. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Feb 7, 2002.

OSHA documented 31 violations (28 serious, 3 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $15,000. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 48 air monitoring samples covering 3 substances during this inspection, including 1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane, Methylene Chloride, Tetrahydrofuran.

This employer has 5 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 303716674
Type: Planned (H)
Scope: Complete
Opened: Oct 31, 2000
Closed: Feb 7, 2002
Total Violations: 31
Penalties on Record: $15,000
Related Activity: 1 complaint

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Establishment

Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC.
Address: 901 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109
Industry: 423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Other Inspections of This Employer5 on record

#346026693Referral (C)1 violation$8,806 #340150366Complaint (B)No violations #309860492Planned (H)7 violations$8,625 #305013534Complaint (B)No violations #302336193Planned (H)No violations

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane	2	0 - 55.1542206	ppm	-
Methylene Chloride	2322P / 1A	0 - 33.653656	ppm	25 ppm [12.5 ppm Action Level]
Tetrahydrofuran	2322P / 1A	2.214433 - 39.2677345	ppm	200 ppm (590 mg/m³)

Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

Violations

Citation	Standard	Type	Initial	Current	Abatement
01001	19100151 C Medical Services and First Aid	Serious	$1,125	$675	Jan 29, 2001
01002A	19101052 D03 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$4,500	$2,500	Apr 6, 2001
01002B	19101052 D04 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01002C	19101052 D05 II Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01002D	19101052 D01 I Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01003A	19101052 E01 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$1,875	$1,000	Apr 6, 2001
01003B	19101052 E02 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01003C	19101052 E03 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01003D	19101052 E06 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01004A	19101052 G01 II Methylene Chloride	Serious	$4,500	$2,500	Apr 6, 2001
01004B	19101052 F01 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01004C	19101052 C01 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 6, 2001
01005	19101052 J04 I Methylene Chloride	Serious	$1,875	$1,125	Jan 29, 2001
01006A	19101052 L01 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$4,500	$2,700	Mar 21, 2001
01006B	19101052 L03 I Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01006C	19101052 L04 Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01006D	19101052 K Methylene Chloride	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 6, 2001
01007	19101047 D01 II Ethylene Oxide	Serious	$1,875	$1,125	Apr 6, 2001
01008	19101047 G02 Ethylene Oxide	Serious	$1,875	$1,125	Jan 29, 2001
01009A	19100119 D02 ID Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$1,875	$1,125	Mar 21, 2001
01009B	19100119 D02 IE Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01009C	19100119 D03 IA Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01009D	19100119 D03 IB Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Jan 24, 2001
01009E	19100119 D03 ID Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01009F	19100119 D03 IF Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01009G	19100119 D03 II Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 21, 2001
01010A	19100119 E01 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$1,875	$1,125	Aug 21, 2001
01010B	19100119 E04 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 21, 2001
02001	19101047 K03 IID Ethylene Oxide	Other	$0	$0	Feb 21, 2001
02002	19101052 M03 IIA Methylene Chloride	Other	$0	$0	Feb 21, 2001
02003	19101200 F05 Hazard Communication	Other	$0	$0	Jan 29, 2001

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

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