OSHA Inspection: CURWOOD WISCONSIN, LLC

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

Apr 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b):     Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations. Fixed stairs were not provided where access to elevations is daily or at each shift for such purposes as gauging, inspection, regular maintenance, etc., where such work may expose employees to acids, caustics, gases, or other harmful substances, or for which purposes the carrying of tools or equipment by hand is normally required.    Employees were exposed to fall hazards when climbing over four feet above the lower level when accessing the rear of the Visions II Flexographic Printing Press for cleaning of rollers.

Issued

Apr 4, 2012

Abate by

Apr 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2):     The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acid or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable.    An employee was not wearing safety glasses with side protection when handling liquid chemicals for cleaning.