OSHA Inspection: PACTIV CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 4, 2008

Abate by

Apr 20, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,625 · Current $1,625

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 struck by hazards, while performing warehousing work:
On or about 10/21/08 at Covington, GA: Employees were exposed to struck by
hazards, while
performing work in a warehouse. The employer failed to ensure that storage
rack structural
components were maintained properly and that columns were anchored to the
floor.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
1. Reference: Approved American National Standard (ANSI) MH16.1:2008. The
employer shall
maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by assuring
proper operational,
housekeeping, and maintenance procedures.  The bottom of all columns shall
be
anchored to the
floor with anchor bolts capable of resisting the forces caused by
horizontal and vertical loads on
the rack.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2008

Abate by

Dec 31, 2008

Issued

Dec 4, 2008

Abate by

Dec 31, 2008