OSHA Inspection: ARKAY PACKAGING CORP.

Issued

Jul 10, 2001

Abate by

Aug 3, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Code of Virginia-Section 40.1-51.1.(a):  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 in that employees were exposed to
crushing hazards
because the two hand controls on Lawson Pacemaker II shear (serial
#CA1795) were not wired
for concurrent operation.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to
properly wire the controls for concurrent operation.

Issued

Jul 10, 2001

Abate by

Jul 16, 2001

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Code of Virginia-Section 40.1-51.1.(a):  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 in that employees were exposed to
crushing hazards when
the foot treadle for the clamp on the Lawson Pacemaker shear (serial #
CA1795) was not guarded
to prevent accidental actuation by falling or moving objects, or by
someone accidentally stepping
on it.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to
guard the treadle with a cover.e

Issued

Jul 10, 2001

Abate by

Jul 16, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced