OSHA Inspection: THE BEDDING GROUP, INC.

Issued

Nov 7, 2012

Abate by

Nov 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    Employees were exposed to the eye injuries while using pneumatic staplers and nail guns while manufacturing mattresses without eye protection.

Issued

Nov 7, 2012

Abate by

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):     The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:    Employees are exposed to hazardous energy when performing servicing and maintenance tasks on the Bagger because the energy control procedures did not outline specific procedural steps for shutting down and securing machinery, placing and removing lockout or tagout devices, and provide a specific means to verify that the equipment was isolated from all energy sources prior to work on the equipment.

Issued

Nov 7, 2012

Abate by

Nov 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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:    Employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with the mesh area of a sprocket and chain on the Sphul Anderson Panel Cutter.  A hole had been cut in the enclosure to facilitate maintenance of the blade.

Issued

Nov 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:      Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes were exposed to injury from blown particles and air embolisms bcause the air pressure was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Nov 7, 2012

Abate by

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    Employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using Sarabond 3175 Spray Adhesive other chemicals and a written hazard communication program had not been implemented.

Issued

Nov 7, 2012

Abate by

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii):     The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:    Employees were not provided with effective training on the location and availability of the written hazardous communications program, including the location of material safety data sheets.