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OSHA Inspection: CARAUSTAR PACKAGING

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of CARAUSTAR PACKAGING in 555 N. TRIPP AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60624 (NAICS 322212). OSHA activity number 331908657.

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Establishment
CARAUSTAR PACKAGING
Site address
555 N. TRIPP AVE.
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
ZIP
60624
Mailing
555 N. TRIPP AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60624
Inspection type
Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
322212
Employees
80
Ownership type
Private (A)

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.37 A03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Feb 15, 2012
Penalty
Initial $2,550 · Current $200 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.    Finishing Department area - On or about February 1, 2012, the northeast exit route was obstructed by two large pallets of cartons, thereby exposing employess to hazards associated with fires ar other emergencies.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $200
  • · Z (S) $2550

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 331908657.

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