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OSHA Inspection: VISUAL PAK COMPANY

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

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.

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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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
VISUAL PAK COMPANY
Site address
1909 S WAUKEGAN RD
City
WAUKEGAN
State
IL
ZIP
60085
Mailing
1909 S WAUKEGAN RD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
561910
Employees
453
Ownership type
Private (A)

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 B01

Serious Gravity 10 10 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 10 25 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
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

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 1 15 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
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

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 11, 2013
Abate by
Jul 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced
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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