OSHA Inspection: DIVERSAPACK, LLC

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(a)(29):      Approved safety can shall be used, that contain not more than 5 gallons capacity, having a spring-closing lid and spout cover and so designed that it will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure.     a) The employer did not provide approved Class I flammable liquid dispensing container(s) to press operator(s) dispensing S-1615 Solvent Blend from a plastic milk jug.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):     Class I liquids were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container electrically interconnected:    a) The S-1615 Solvent Blend Class I liquid material was not bonded during transfer from storage container to plastic dispense milk jug container by means of a bond wire.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Nov 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):     All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):    a) Located in the Flexographic department where operator(s) changed out the roll plates on the Kitter press #5 and #6 printing machines and did not isolate the electrical power source at the electrical disconnect prior to making equipment service changes.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Nov 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i):     Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) Located in the Flexographic department where operator(s) changed out the roll plates on the Kitter printing machine did not affix a lock out or tag out device to the 240 AC volt electrical disconnect to Press #5 or #6 prior to making equipment service changes.    b) Located in the Flexographic department where operator(s) washed down and cleaned roll plates on the Kitter printing machines did not affix a lock out or tag out device to the 240 AC volt electrical disconnect to Press #5 or #6 prior to that work. Operators relied on ineffective Inch Safe-Service mode procedures to perform that work and operators were exposed to in-going nip points at the roll plates.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating saw blade:    a) Located in the maintenance shop department twelve inches of the unused portion of the Do-All horizontal band saw blade was not guarded to protect operator from inadvertent contact.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):     Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) The employer did not train their electricians in safetey related electrical work practices, including working near energized parts, and appropriate personal protective equipment, before employees performed troubleshooting and voltage testing on energized electrical equipment up to 480 AC volts.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(3):     Qualified persons who are permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts were not trained in and familiar with the requirements of 1910.333(b)(3)(i) through 1910.333(b)(i)(iii):    a) The maintenance personnel who conducted work on live energized parts during troubleshooting and voltage testing was not trained on the skills and techniques needed to determine the nominal voltage of the exposed parts, and the appropriate clearance distances for qualified persons.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Nov 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(ii):     Protective equipment was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition and/or was not periodically inspected or tested:    a) The 9-Kovak 1,000 AC Volt rated insulated rubber gloves used by employees in and around electrical 480 / 240 AC live voltage were not periodically inspected or tested as require by CFR 1910.137 to maintain safe level of protection.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Nov 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(xii):     The employer did not certify that electrical protective equipment had been tested in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(viii), (b)(2)(ix), and (b)(2)(xi) of this section:    a) The employer did not ensure that the 9-Kovak 1,000 AC volt rated rubber gloves electrical protective equipment were not periodically tested ever six month intervals.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Abate by

Dec 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v):     Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes and face.    a) The employer did not ensure that maintenance employees were protected from electrical hazards when working on exposed energized parts up to 480 AC volt service while testing and changing out fuses. Employee(s) used a volt meter to troubleshoot live parts and were not provided with face and eye protection.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a) The employer did not ensure that dispensing container that contained S-1615 Solvent Blend used to cleanse the roll plates in the press area were labeled to identify the content.

Issued

Nov 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a) The employer did not ensure that dispensing container that contained S-1615 Solvent Blend used to cleanse the roll plates in the press area were labeled as to the health hazards of the chemical substance in the containers.