OSHA Inspection: DIXIE PRINTING & PACKAGING CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 19, 2001

Abate by

Mar 24, 2001

Penalty

Initial $2,100

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a), Annotated Code of
Maryland:  The
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:
(a)Date of Violation:01/11/01
Location:Laser Room
Equipment:Elcede LCS 160 CO2 Laser System
Condition:The operator performed die cutting of 5/8 inch seven layer maple
boards using a CO2 laser system which operated at 10.6 nanometers
which could result in localized tissue destruction from intense radiation
due to alteration of the original design by addition of a plexiglass door
that could affect sheilding properties and allow access during operation.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this
hazard is to
develop a laser safety hazard program with a laser safety officer with the
knowledge and
responsibility of performing the functions of the program; perform a
hazard evaluation which
identifies the magnitude of exposure; and develop exposure control methods
through the use
of engineering and/or administrative controls, including the use of
personal
protective
equipment, to mitigate exposures.