OSHA Inspection: GEORGIA PACIFIC

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $3,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a)  Throughout the paper mill and yard around the paper mill, on or about October 21, 2013 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to a hazard of being struck by mobile equipment used around the paper mill.      1) The employer did not remove from service a Hyster forklift #202 which has a non-functioning right head light and right tail light for use during night operations.      2)  The employer did not remove from service a Hyster forklift #50 which had a non-functioning right tail light.      3)  The employer did not remove from service a Clark forklift #25 which had a non-functional left head light.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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:  a)  Paper Mill, #1 Paper Machine - on or about October 16, 2013, and at times prior to, an employee was required to perform minor adjustments in an area between the rider roll support and the hydraulic core chuck which was not guarded, exposing employees to a struck-by and caught-in hazards.                                           ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Maintenance Shop  on or about February 05, 2014, the DoAll band saw did not have the unused portion of the blade guarded, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.       b)  Maintenance Shop  on or about February 05, 2014, the Cincinnati Gilbert Milling Machine was not provided with a guard to cover the rotating drill, exposing employees to hazards of the rotating chuck and flying chips.      c)  Maintenance Shop  on or about February 05, 2014, the Lagun Milling Machine was not provided with a guard to cover the rotating drill, exposing employees to hazards of the rotating chuck and flying chips.    d)  Maintenance Shop  on or about February 05, 2014, the Cincinnati Milacron Milling Machine was not provided with a guard to cover the rotating drill, exposing employees to hazards of the rotating chuck and flying chips.    e)  Maintenance Shop  on or about February 05, 2014, the Cincinnati Milling Machine was not provided with a guard to cover the rotating drill, exposing employees to hazards of the rotating chuck and flying chips.                                       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a)  Paper Machine #2, at the #2 swing refiner on the operating level - on or about and at times prior to February 05, 2014, the employer did not ensure electric wires and surface mounted equipment such as a metal cased conduit body was installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  The metal cased conduit was deteriorated and lying in water, exposing employees to life safety hazard.       b)  Paper Machine #2, under the #2 winder in the basement - on or about and at times prior to February 05, 2014, the 120-volt electrical receptacle box was broken, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.     c)  Paper Machine #2, at the #4 base refiner on the operating floor - on or about and at times prior to February 05, 2014, part of a metal cased conduit was removed and the electrical wires were left hanging down with caps on the ends, exposing employees to life safety hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Paper machine #1, west side wall in the basement  on or about February 5, 2014, the 480-volts electrical disconnect panel box had an unused opening on the right side from a missing knockout, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  b)  Paper Machine #1, inside the MCC Room - on or about February 05,  2014, a breaker panel had unused openings in the face plate, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  Paper Machine #1, in the basement  on or about February 5, 2014, the front cover was missing from  the 120-volts electrical junction box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2): Switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were not enclosed in weatherproof enclosures:  a)  Paper Machine #1, Basement  on or about February 5, 2014, the employer did not ensure the 480-volt electrical disconnect panel box and cables were installed and designed for wet and damp locations, as a result employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards.                                       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a) Paper Machine #2, north end of the basement  on or about February 5, 2014, the outer jacket on the 110-volt power cord connected to the level transmitter that runs the motor to #1 save all white water chest was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    b) Paper Machine #2  on or about February 5, 2014, the outer jacket on the 120-volt power cord connected to the #2 swing refiner motor was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    c) Paper Machine #1  on or about February 5, 2014, the outer jacket on the 110-volts power cord connected to the solenoid valve to the water shower was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED