SMITHVILLE, OH —
OSHA Inspection: IFCO SYSTEMS, NORTH AMERICA
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of IFCO SYSTEMS, NORTH AMERICA in 179 S. GILBERT DR., SMITHVILLE, OH 44677 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 335958435.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- IFCO SYSTEMS, NORTH AMERICA
- Site address
- 179 S. GILBERT DR.
- City
- SMITHVILLE
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44677
- Mailing
- 179 S. GILBERT DR., SMITHVILLE, OH 44677
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321920
- Employees
- 22
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: There were no handrails provided on at least one side of stairway, of the set of stairs used by employees when accessing and descending from the unscrambler.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1120
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.213 I03
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(3): Feed rolls of band resaw(s) were not protected with a suitable guard to prevent the hands of the operator from coming in contact with the inrunning rolls at any point: The McDonough vertical band saw, located in the production area, was not adequately guarded thus exposing operators to feed rolls and the rotating parts beneath the conveying table.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.213 R04
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation: On or before 08/27/2012 the Holtec bundle cutting saw, located in the yard area at the site, was unguarded thus exposing operators and other employees working in the area; to potential amputation hazards created by rotating blade(s) or struck-by hazards from flying or ejected stock.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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: As of 08/27/2012 the end shaft of the convey system that feeds (wood) stock into the unscrambler, located in the saw shop, was unguarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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: The sprocket and chain assembly of the Cornell trim saw, located in the saw shop, was not adequately guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 335958435.
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