OSHA Inspection: FORD GUM & MACHINE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $1530.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) On or about 02/21/13, in the warehouse aisle, employees using a corrosive chemical: F-204, Liquid Alkaline Foam Cleaner and Degreaser, for cleaning purposes, did not wear Personal Protective Equipment such as: goggles, rubber gloves, protective clothing and rubber boots.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about 02/21/13, in the warehouse aisle, while performing cleaning/sanitation tasks, there was not an emergency eye wash/shower immediately available for employees using and transferring the corrosive chemical: F-204, Liquid Alkaline Foam Cleaner and Degreaser.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3825.00 · Current $1900.00 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) On or about 02/21/13, in the establishment, Employer did not develop and document machine-specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for machines with more than one energy source such as, but not limited to: Comeck Ball Gum Forming Machines, Comeck Extruder, Two Pack Machine, BLC Sheeting Machine, Mixers, Bartelt #2/Big League Chew, MB 440 Blister Pack Machine.    b) On or about 02/21/13, in the maintenance shop area, a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure was not utilized while changing a blade on a GROB Vertical Band Saw.      c) On or about 02/21/13, in the production areas, a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure was not utilized while cleaning rollers on a BLC Sheeting Machine.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):     The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) On or about 02/21/13, in the establishment, Employer did not provide an educational program about fire extinguishers use and fire hazards annually. The last fire extinguisher training was conducted on May and June of 2011.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $1530.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) On or about 02/21/13, in the forming area, ball gum forming machines did not have guards to protect employees from contact with ingoing nip points of forming rollers.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1951.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about 02/21/13, in the packing area, a metal receptacle box was used on the end of a cord instead of being mounted in place as required by the National Electrical Code(NEC). This metal receptacle box was used to charge a Clark Electric Pallet Jack's battery.        NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4):     The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:    a) On or about 02/21/13, in the establishment, the Employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A Form) for calendar year 2012.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED