OSHA Inspection: CRESLINE PLASTIC PIPE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not taken out of service or set for repair by the maintenance department or the manufacturer.    a) On or about january 24, 2013, the weight actuated lock step was not functionally on the Ballymore 10 foot ladder, exposing employees to the hazard of falling.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that could be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.      a)a) On or about January 24, 2013, in the maintenance department, employees who wore prescription lenses that were not ANSI approved safety glasses while working on a Jet Horizontal band saw, exposing employees to airborne objects.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,500 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:    a) On or about January 24, 2013, in the maintenance shop, employer did not provide a guard over the Jet HBC horizontal band saw,  exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the jaws of the chuck.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) On or about January 24, 2013, in the Production area, no guards were provided over the 5" pulleys to the    Cincinnati Milacron #80 extruder, and the Krauss Maffei #130 extruder, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the belts and pulleys

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    a) a) On or about January 24, 2013, in the Production area, no guards were provided over the 5/8" horizontal belts  to the  Cincinnati Milacron #80 extruder, and the Krauss Maffei #130 extruder, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in belts and pulleys.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:       a) On or about January 24, 2013, in the Line 2 Extruder Area, the ground prong was missing off the power cord to the Dewalt Reprocating DW Type 2 saw, exposing employees to the hazard of electical shock.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      a) On or about January 24, 2013, in the maintenance shop, the emloyer did not ensure the electrical junction box with exposed wires had a cover plate, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about January 24, 2013, the Badger fire extinguisher was not identified, exposing employees to the hazard of fire.