OSHA Inspection: WESTFIELD RIVER PAPER CO.

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Jan 30, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1990:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recoginized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to
possible burns and injuries caused by fragments due to possible leakage,
rupture, or failure of dryer cans containing steam and condensate.  The
following conditions contributed to the existance of this hazard:
a.  Paper Machines 1 and 2:  A program of perodic inspections, and
documentation of inspection results of dryers/dryer cans was last
implemen-
ted in 1977.
AABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and accepted method
is to implement an unfired pressure vessel program in accordance with
TAPPT, 1988, TIS 0402-16, Paragraph E. Key elements of this five year
program consist of the following:
-  A detailed internal and external visual inspection check conducted
by experienced personel.
-  Magnetic particle testing and inspection of dryer heads conducted
by trained and certified personnel.
-  Ultrasonic testing and inspection of at least 20of the head bolts
for shank cracks 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
prussure vessels.
2.  A  two year certificate in engineering or techology 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 3 years of
experience
in the construction, repair, operation, or inspection of
boilers or pressure vessels.

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,062 · Current $1,062

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Feb 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $638 · Current $638

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Feb 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $638 · Current $638

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

May 7, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,062 · Current $1,062

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Mar 26, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,062 · Current $1,062

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Feb 12, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,062 · Current $1,062

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Jan 31, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,063 · Current $1,063

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

May 7, 1993

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $850

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Nov 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

May 7, 1993

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $850

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Sep 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Jan 31, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Feb 12, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Feb 12, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Mar 26, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Jun 1, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Dec 29, 1992

Abate by

Sep 1, 1993