WAUKEGAN, IL ·
OSHA Inspection: VISUAL PAK COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VISUAL PAK COMPANY in 1909 S WAUKEGAN RD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 (NAICS 561910). OSHA activity number 339073231.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VISUAL PAK COMPANY
- Site address
- 1909 S WAUKEGAN RD
- City
- WAUKEGAN
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60085
- Mailing
- 1909 S WAUKEGAN RD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561910
- Employees
- 453
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles and wherever turns or passage had to be made: a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that all aisles and passageways that were used by mechanical handling equipment throughout the facility were kept clear. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $4200
- · Z (S) $7000
1910.22 B02
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked: a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that all permanent aisles and passageways were marked to designate the aisle or passageway space. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: a) Battery Fill Area- The employer failed to verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed to evaluate the hazards that were present or likely to be present and the necessary personal protective equipment needed during hazardous operations, such as filling the forklift batteries with water. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: a) Battery Fill Area- The employer failed to supply and require the use of appropriate eye and face protection such as goggles and a face shield, for use by employees exposed to acidic liquids while adding water to batteries on powered industrial vehicles. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.138 B
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: a) Battery Fill Area- The employer failed to supply and require the use of the appropriate hand protection for use when employees were exposed to chemical burns, such as those from exposure to battery acid when filling the batteries on forklifts with water. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 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) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers located so that they were readily accessible to employees. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1800
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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) Pallet Wrap Station- The employer failed to ensure that electrical equipment, such as the 8-Outlet Power Strip, was being used only to power audiovisual equipment as permitted under its listing and labeling. b) Pallet Wrap Station- The employer failed to ensure that electrical equipment, such as the 4-Outlet Gang Box, was being used in a permanently mounted fixture as permitted under its listing and labeling. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2400
- · Z (S) $4000
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Source
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