OSHA Inspection: STRATHMORE PAPER CO. ATTN: JEFF COLLINS

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
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employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to possible leakage, rupture, or failure of dryer
cans containing
steam and condensate.  The following conditions contributed to the
existence of this hazard:
a.  Paper Machines 1 and 2:  A program of periodic inspections, and
documentation of
inspection results of dryers/dryer was last implemented and completed in
the year 1987 or
before.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and accepted method is
to
implement an unfired pressure vessel program in accordance with TAPPI,
1988, TIS
040216,
Paragraph E. Key elements of this five year program consist of the
following:
-  A detailed internal and external visual inspection check conducted by
experienced
personnel.
-  magnetic particle testing and inspection of dryer heads conducted by
trained and certified
personnel.
-  Ultrasonic thickness testing measurements conducted by trained and
certified personnel on
any parts of the shell that appear to be thinned by corrosion or wear, as
revealed by internal
visual inspection.
ABATEMENT SCHEDULE
Step 1
Develop a written plan and submit it to the Area Director.
Step 2
Complete the Abatement Plan and evaluate its effectiveness.
Note:  Each inspector shall have education and experience equal to at
least one of the
following:
1.  A degree in engineering plus 1 year of experience in the design,
construction, repair,
operation, or inspection of boilers or pressure vessels.
2.  A two year certificate in engineering or technology from a technical
college plus 2
years of experience in the design, construction, repair, operation, or
inspection of boilers or
pressure vessels.
3.  The equivalent of a high school education plus three years of
experience in the
construction, repair, operation, or inspection of boilers or pressure
vessels.

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jul 24, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jul 24, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jun 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Oct 22, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jul 24, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $35,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $9,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jul 24, 1994

Penalty

Initial $12,500

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Sep 22, 1994

Penalty

Initial $7,500 · Current $7,500

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jul 24, 1994

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jun 25, 1994

Penalty

Initial $12,500

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Aug 23, 1994

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jul 24, 1994

Issued

Jun 21, 1994

Abate by

Jun 27, 1994