OSHA Inspection: INTERSTATE ENVELOPE MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

May 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(h)(1):  The outside exit route did not have guardrails to protect unenclosed sides from a fall hazard:    (a) Pump House Exit  The exit route platform was five feet above the ground.  No guardrails were provided; on or about 12/10/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  A required exit(s), way of approach thereto, and/or way of travel from the exit into the street or open space, was not continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:    (a) Pump Room Exit - The exit discharge route was blocked by a chain link gate that was padlocked shut; on or about 12/10/12.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures and employee training to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4):         (a)  At the Worksite  For machines throughout the plant that are adjusted, maintained and repaired in house; on or about 12/10/12.                               NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  At the Worksite - For machines throughout the plant that are adjusted, maintained and repaired in house; on or about 12/10/12.                               NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:       (a)  At the Worksite - For machines throughout the plant that are adjusted, maintained and repaired in house; on or about 12/10/12.                                NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees required the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:     (a)  At the Worksite - For machines throughout the plant that are adjusted, maintained and repaired in house; on or about 12/10/12.                               NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 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 moving parts:    (a) Production Area, Medium Open End Machine - An exposed rotating gear was not covered; on or about 12/10/12.  (b) Production Area, Medium Open End Machine, RA#1, RA#3, RA#4, #5 - Nip points created by rollers were not covered; on or about 12/10/12.  (c) Production Area, Medium Open Machine - Nip points created by gears located near the floor on the drive side of the machine were not guarded; on or about 12/10/12.      NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):          (a) In the Cutting Department -  A programmed hydraulic press (PHP) used to cut paper was equipped with an adjustable shield to guard the point of operation.  The shield was observed in the up position with an interlock device that was not functioning;  on or about 12/10/12.     (b) In the Production Area, Medium Open End Machine - Rotating feed discs were not guarded to prevent the operator from getting his hands caught in the point of operation as he loaded paper; on or about 012/10/12.       NOTE:   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 $ 1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): 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:                                                (a) Production Area, Medium Open Machine - A rotating shaft located near the floor on the drive side of the machine was not guarded; on or about 12/10/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 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:                                                                                                   	                                    (a) Production Area, Medium Open End Machine - A chain and sprocket by paper feed was not properly guarded. The guard was damaged exposing a nip point; on or about 12/10/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph:     (a) In the Womens Bathroom  An extension cord was used to power an outlet; on or about 12/10/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  In the Womens Bathroom  A junction box with a duplex outlet was not covered; on or about 12/10/12.  NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19