OSHA Inspection: PLASTIC SOLUTIONS INC.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Exit, west - Boxes and hoses were placed in the exit route on, or about, 04/11/13.    b) Grinding area, south/west corner - The exit access in the grinding area contained plastic grinding machines, boxes and other items, which reduced the access width to approximately 18 inches; on or about 04/11/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:     Workplace - Fire extinguishers were positioned on walls and accessible for employee use. Employees were not provided with an educational program regarding the use of fire extinguishers on, or about, 04/11/13.      Abatement Note: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b), which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):      a) Workplace - Employees were operating powered industrial vehicles. The employees did not receive training or evaluation prior to operating such vehicles on, or about, 04/11/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

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) Grinding area, south/west corner - Vertical Power Band Saw was used to cut plastic parts. The saw was operated without a guarding device to protect employees from injury;    b) Grinding area, south/west corner - An employee operated a Foremost, Microsonic Grinder. A hinged opening on the machine incorporated an electrical safety interlock, which had been defeated and was not in operable condition; on or about 04/11/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 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) Grinding area, south/west corner - An employees hand became caught in the belt and pulley system of a grinding machine while he attempted to retrieve a loose item. The left side of the power transmission systems enclosure had been removed exposing employee to ingoing nip points; on or about 04/11/13.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) Southwest corner of facility - An employees hand became caught in the belt and pulley system of a grinding machine while he attempted to retrieve a loose item. The left side of the power transmission systems enclosure had been removed exposing employee to in-running nip points on, or about, 04/11/13.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:      a) Grinding area, south/west corner - Electrical junction box did not have a cover mounted on it, or about, 04/11/13.       Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.