OSHA Inspection: UNICEP PACKAGING, INC.

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(v):  Material creating fire exposure hazard to the flammable liquids was stored in the same area:     a.)	Receiving and Warehouse Storage: Flammable liquids were stored with oxidizers and were not separated by at least 25 feet as required by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, thereby exposing employees to potential fire hazard.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from liquid chemicals, acids or caustics:     a.)	Analytical Laboratory:  Tight fitting chemical splash goggles were not provided and used by employees dispensing and using acids in laboratory procedures.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.)	Receiving Area:  The flow of water through the flushing nozzles for the plumbed eyewash was substantially reduced.  Inadequate water supply at the nozzles did not allow flushing water to both eyes simultaneously.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals and which was capable of keeping exposures below the limits specified in 29 CFR 1910. 1450(c):    a.)	Analytical Laboratory:  Employees were conducting laboratory procedures and chemical analysis without the benefit of a chemical hygiene plan.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     a.)	Machine Technicians and other employees at the Compounding, Filling and Packaging Facility were servicing and maintaining machines and equipment including, but not limited to, Nordenmatic 700 and ALP Molding machines, were using a generic lockout/tagout procedure.  Specific lockout/tagout procedures were not developed and used for machines and equipment with various types of energy and energy isolating devices.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $2,295 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 rotating parts:    a.)	 Machine Shop:  The Acer brand 10-inch metal lathe was not equipped with a chuck safety guard.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  A Rexon 16.5-inch drill press was not secured to the floor.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a.)	Gaviscon Bottle Line, Shrink Wrap Machine:  The six-inch sprocket and chain were not protected or equipped with a safety guard.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of inadvertent contact with the sprocket and chain and the ingoing nip point.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:    a.)	Lee Mixer:  The shaft coupling was not equipped with an enclosure or other means of a safety barrier to prevent inadvertent physical contact with the revolving coupling.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

Feb 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,913 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.:    a.)	Micro Dose Washroom:  Compressed air at over 100 p.s.i. was used through an air nozzle to clean and dry equipment.  b.)	Micro Dose Small Parts Room:  Compressed air at over 100 p.s.i. was used through an air nozzle to air dry equipment.  c.)	Machine Shop:  Compressed air at over 100 p.s.i. was used through air nozzles to blow off metal shavings of the drill press and other fabrication equipment.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item