OSHA Inspection: DURO BAG MANUFACTURING CO.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,210 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2):     Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:    a/ Duro Bag Manufacturing Co./Elizabeth NJ Site -  Production Areas: The employer did not ensure that guard rails provided to protect employees from falling extended to all exposed sides. Including, but not limited to:     1) Production Line #3: Platform, located approx. 50 inches from the floor, which is accessed by employees on regular basis, was provided with standard railing and toeboard that had an opening of approx. 19", exposing employees to a fall hazard.   2) Production Line #6: Platform, located approx. 72 inches from the floor, which is accessed by employees on regular basis, was provided with standard railing and toeboard that had an opening of approx. 19", exposing employees to a fall hazard.     Condition observed on/or about 2/28/12.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,763 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a/ Duro Bag Manufacturing Co./Elizabeth NJ Site - Production Areas: The employer did not conduct and certify periodic inspections of the energy control program to ensure authorized employees follow the requirements of the program. Employees are required to set up, clean and service the equipment used in the production of paper bags.     Condition observed on/or about 2/28/12.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,210 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 ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    a/ Duro Bag Manufacturing Co./Elizabeth NJ Site - Production Area: The employer did not provide guards and/or other means of machine guarding methods to protect employees from hazards created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts. Equipment to include but not limited to:    1) Production Line #3: Shafts rotating approx. 36 inches from ground floor and creating ingoing nip points were not guarded.  2) Production Line #6: Shafts rotating approx. 36 inches from ground floor and creating ingoing nip points were not guarded.  3) Production Line #6: Guard provided for printing rollers was inadequate, in that, it was not secured and can be moved by hand.   4) Production Line #9B: Rollers rotating approx. 33" from ground floor and creating ingoing nip points were not guarded.  5) Production Line #11B: Rotating drum located approx. 20" from ground floor was not guarded.    Condition Observed on/or about 2/28/12.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,210 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):     All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a/ Duro Bag Manufacturing Co./Elizabeth NJ Site - Production Areas: The employer did not provide guards to protect employees from rotating shafts. Including, but not limited to:     1/ Production Line #3: Two shafts rotating approx. 15 inches and 37 inches from ground floor.  2/ Production Line #6: Two shafts rotating approx. 15 inches and 37 inches from ground floor.    Condition Observed on/or about 2/28/12.