OSHA Inspection: DELTA PACKAGING, INCORPORATED

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1339.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) 100 Shoe House Road, York PA 17406; Finishing Area - A designated Exit door was observed blocked with equipment making it difficult to access in the event of an emergency, on or about January 23, 2013.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2231.00 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 liquid chemicals or caustic liquids:    a) 100 Shoe House Road, York PA 17406; Rotary Die Cut Operation - Employees using corrosive liquids, Ethanolamine Solution, PH Adjuster, were not provided with eye or face protection and were exposed to eye and facial injuries, on or about January 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2231.00 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) 100 Shoe House Road, York PA 17406; Rotary Die Cut Operation - Employees using corrosive materials, Ethanolamine Solution, PH Adjuster, were not provided with suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes such as an eye wash station within the work area and were exposed to potential eye injuries, on or about January 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1339.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) 100 Shoe House Road, York PA 17406; Finishing Area - A portable ABC fire extinguisher was observed blocked with equipment making it difficult to access in the event of an emergency, on or about January 23, 2013.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

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) 100 Shoe House Road, York PA 17406; Maintenance Department - Employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when using a Delta Shopmaster 8 inch bench grinder (Model GR350, Serial No. 018336W3033) where the tongue guard measured one and three-sixteenths of an inch from the abrasive wheel, on or about January 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1339.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) 100 Shoe House Road, York PA 17406; Banding Operation - An outlet was observed with partial open knockouts and a damaged face plate exposing employees to electrical hazards, on or about January 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.