OSHA Inspection: HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $3291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):     The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:        a) Facility-Worksite specific: On or about 09/06/12, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees  wearing half mask respirators while preparing batches of PVC blended mixtures for the plastic extrusion process.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      a) Chiller Room: On or about 09/06/2012, the employer did not provide suitable facilities capable of providing fifteen (15) minutes of continuous flow of water for the quick drenching and/or flushing of eyes and body within the work area where employees handle corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to DV-600 and DV-300; during the water treatment process.      b) New Production Area outside of Maintenance Shop: On or about 09/06/2012, the employer did not provide suitable facilities capable of providing fifteen (15) minutes of continuous flow of water for the quick drenching and/or flushing of eyes and body within the work area where employees handle corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Clorox bleach to sanitize the workplace.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $3291.00 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) Chiller Room: On or about 09/06/2012, a 4"x4" metal receptacle designed for wall mounting; was installed in a wet location on the floor, was not being used according the its listing and labeling instructions to power a fan used to cool the area about the air compressor.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vi):     A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was not to be attended while in use (for example, sprinkler system controllers, landscape lighting, and holiday lights) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed:        a) Chiller Room: On or about 09/06/2012, the employer had a household fan that was powered by  a 4"x4" metal receptacle installed in a wet location, installed without a weatherproof enclosure on the attachement plug.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Employee Break Room: On or about 09/06/2012, a Panasonic Microwave (Model# NN-S762WF; Serial#6H92061282) was being powered by an extension cord.      b) Employee Break Room: On or about 09/06/2012, a White Westinghouse Microwave (Model# WWW-18109; Serial#71PN802491) was being powered by an extension cord.      c) Employee Break Room: On or about 09/06/2012, a Hotpoint Refrigerator was being powered by an extension cord.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22000.00 · Current $3291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:      a) Mezzanine Area of New Production Room: On or about 09/06/2012, at heights greater than 10 feet, employees installing machinery were exposed to open-sided floors that were not guarded by railings along all open sides.        HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC.; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.23 (c) (1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315183608, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, ISSUED ON 08/01/2011. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE  08/31/2011.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16500.00 · Current $3291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:        a) Machine Shop: On or about 09/06/2012, a Central Machinery 16 Speed Heavy Duty Floor Drill Press Item#43389, was not anchored to the floor to prevent unintentional movement.        HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC.; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.212 (b) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315183608, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 8, ISSUED ON 08/01/2011. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE  08/31/2011.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $3291.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:        a) Setup Area: On or about 09/06/2012, a Central machinery 8" Bench Grinder (Motor:3/4 HP, 115V, 60Hz) Item#37823, was being operated with work rests set to 1.25" from the abrasive wheel.          HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC.; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.215 (a) (4) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315183608, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 9a, ISSUED ON 08/01/2011. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE  08/31/2011.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $3291.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:          a) Setup Area: On or about 09/06/2012, a Central machinery 8" Bench Grinder (Motor:3/4 HP, 115V, 60Hz) Item#37823, was being operated with work rests set to 1.00" from the abrasive wheel.          HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC.; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.215 (b) (9) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315183608, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 9b, ISSUED ON 08/01/2011. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE  08/31/2011.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16500.00 · Current $3291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a) Housekeeping Cart: On or about 09/06/2012, spray bottles containing Clorox Bleach and Simple Green Concentrated Cleaner were not labeled with the product identifier on the containers.      b) Chiller Room: On or about 09/06/2012, a fifty-five (55) gallon drum containing an unknown corrosive chemical was not labeled with the product identifier on the container.        c) Machine Shop: On or about 09/06/2012, a spray bottle containing WD-40 lubricant was not labeled with the product identifier on the container.      HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC.; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f) (5) (i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315183608, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3, ISSUED ON 08/01/2011. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE  08/31/2011.    IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):     Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a) Chiller Room: On or about 09/06/2012, the Chiller Room floor was not maintained in a dry condition due to the accumulation of water from leaky pipes.

Issued

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):     A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) Blending Operations Area: On or about 09/06/2012, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures for employees required to wear half mask respirators while mixing batches of chemicals for use in vinyl railing production.