OSHA Inspection: COASTAL PACKAGING CO. INC.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.     At the site, in the printing and bag machine areas, machines are maintained, set up, repaired and retrofitted without any specific energy control procedures, exposing employees to electrical and struck by hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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)     At the site, a Kysor Johnson Band Saw, Serial#14055, was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.    At the site, a Klutch floor-type drill press was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    At the site, in the printing press area, a sprocket and chain on the printing press is not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(D): Cylinders were not secured on a special truck, regulators were not removed and valve-protection caps were not provided     At the site, an oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored with regulators, the caps was not replaced, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 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:    At the site, in the printing press area, a relocatable power strip is in use, which is not designed for commercial purposes, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):     At the site in the bag machine area, the bag machines are powered by flexible cords,  exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     (a) At the site in the printing area, employees mix inks using mixers without strain relief, exposing employees to electrical  hazards.     (b) At the site, employees operate a bag machine with flexible cords without strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): At the end of each calendar year an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 log was not completed in detail.    On the OSHA 300A for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 the employer failed to include the number of employee hours worked and the Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC).