OSHA Inspection: IVC US, INC.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) At the warehouse-The employer did not mark each doorway or passage along an exit access with a clearly visible "Not an Exit" sign that could be mistaken for an exit; exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    a) At the Plant-The employer did not develop and implement a Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) program for equipment such as but not limited to Herbert Olbrich Coater; D-4290 Bocholt, Machine Nr; 923018; Oven System,  J TEC Bale master, REF. 11517/2018; Gelling Station # 2; Unwinder # 1 and Packaging Machine; exposing employees to electrocution and amputation hazards.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    a) At the warehouse battery charging area- The employer did not provide employees with an eye wash station; exposing employees to eyes injuries.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft was not guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.    a) At the warehouse-The employer exposed employees to in-going nip points, entanglement, and caught in hazards by allowing employees to work near a projecting unguarded shaft end on the rewrapping vinyl roll table.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains were not enclosed unless they were more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extended over other machine or working areas, protection against falling was not provided.    a) At the warehouse- The employer exposed employees to nip point, caught in and amputation hazards by allowing employees to work near unguarded chains and sprockets from the rewrapping vinyl roll cutting table.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure    a) At the warehouse ceiling- The employer used an extension cord as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure exposing employees to shock or fire hazards.