OSHA Inspection: SPECK PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:    a) Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, the employer did not produce any certifications that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:    a) Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, the employer did not produce certifications that employee training for the control of hazardous energy had been accomplished and kept up to date.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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 point of operation:    a) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 2 - On or about July 5, 2012, an employee was using a Cantauro brand vertical band saw with a blade that was not completely guarded to protect the employee from hazards created by point of operation.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Boice Crane brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.     b) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Craftsman brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.     c) Speck Plastics Inc., Tool and Maintenance shop - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Rockwell Delta brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:    a) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Boice Crane brand table saw without a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator.    b) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Craftsman brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.     c) Speck Plastics Inc., Tool and Maintenance shop - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Rockwell Delta brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:    a) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Boice Crane brand table saw without kickback fingers or dogs located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator.     b) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Craftsman brand table saw without kickback fingers or dogs located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator.    c) Speck Plastics Inc., Tool and Maintenance shop - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Rockwell Delta brand table saw without kickback fingers or dogs located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Boice Crane brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.     b) Speck Plastics Inc., Trim 1 area - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Craftsman brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.     a) Speck Plastics Inc., Tool and Maintenance shop - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using a Rockwell Delta brand table saw without an automatically adjusting hood to protect employees from the rotating saw blade.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a) Forming area, Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, metal "Knock-Out Box type" receptacles being used as pendants on an employee's work table had connecting wires that were not protected from abrasions.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Forming Area, Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, metal "knock-out" box type receptacles being used as pendants on an employees work table were not fastened or supported as required by the listing or labeling.    b) Assembly Area, Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, a metal "knock-out" box type receptacle was being used as a pendant and was not fastened or supported as required by the listing or labeling.     c)Forming Area, Assembly Area Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, window box fans used for cooling purposes were being operated around employees using flammable liquids.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program to enable employees to recognize hazards associated with the chemicals being used.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    a) Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using portable metal safety cans containing isopropyl alcohol that were not labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, employees were using various chemicals without being provided with effective information and training for the chemicals in their work area.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    a) Spray Booth area, Speck Plastics Inc. - On or about July 5, 2012, the employer did not establish written program necessary to ensure that employees using a half mask respirator during application of a Spraylat brand coating material were medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user.