OSHA Inspection: LANDMARK PLASTICS CORPORATION

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects are to be marked and taken out of service until repaired by either maintenance department or the manufacturer:      On or before 08/16/2012 the Louisville trestle ladder with severely bent spreaders and a damaged foot tread, was not removed from service.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii): The distance between rungs, cleats, and steps shall not exceed 12 inches and shall be uniform throughout the length of the ladder:        The steps of the fixed ladder on thermo-former press, located in the Trim press area, line #11 were not uniform.  The distance of the bottom step measured approximately 27 inches, from ground level to the first step.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:        On and before 08/16/2012 the main electrical disconnect for the Husky (horizontal) injection mold machine, was not secured by a lock or other device.  Employee(s) tasked with changing out hydraulic hoses on the machinery were exposed to hazards created by, unexpected engagement or start-up of the machinery.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 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:        As of 08/16/2012 annual inspections or audits of the company's lockout procedures were not completed, as required.   Employees completing lock out at the site were not provided locks, tags, or other hardware to isolate, secure or block machinery or equipment from energy sources.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $2,770

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:      The employer failed to ensure that frayed or snagged web slings, used by employee(s) when hoisting various production material(s) in the shop area, were removed from service and discarded.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,460 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    On and before 08/16/2012 the chain and sprocket assembly, on several of the Thermo-former (TFO) units, located in the Trim Press area of the site was not adequately guarded. Equipment includes, but is not limited, the Thermo-former (TFO) machinery in line # 1, line#2, and line # 11.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    The conduit, which contained the electrical wiring for Thermo-former (TFO) presses (line #7 and #9) located in the Trim Press area of the shop was damaged, thus exposing operator(s) and other employees working in the area to  potential electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $0 Reduced

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 metal junction box, located in the Trim Press area next to thermo-former line #1, was neither mounted to a fixed surface, nor connected to the conduit.