OSHA Inspection: NEW WAVE PLASTICS SUCESSOR BLUE OCEAN PLASTICS, LLC.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible PVC material dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while working at or near dust collection systems which were not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure in the event of a deflagration or other uncontrolled fire event:    On or about November 20, 2013 the indoor filter media-type dust collector (baghouse) used for collecting combustible PVC dust, the three cyclones, the two indoor PVC blending and storage silos, the indoor PVC material packer hopper, and the indoor PVC pulverizer were not provided with a means of:     i.  Explosion protection for the dust collector, silos, packer hopper, and pulverizer  ii. Fire protection for the dust collector  iii. Deflagration (flame front) propagation protection between the dust collector unit and the upstream process equipment, including but not limited to  the cyclones, pulverizer and packer hopper  iv. Deflagration (flame front) propagation protection between interconnected pieces of process equipment, including but not limited to the silos, pulverizer and packer hopper

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:    The employer had not developed and implemented a hearing conservation program for employees exposed to 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound levels of 85 dBA or greater (50% dose).     a) An employee working in the manufacturing area was exposed to continuous noise at 133.9% of the permissible daily noise exposure during the 446 minute sampling period on 11/26/2013; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 34 minutes not sampled.    b) An employee working in the manufacturing area was exposed to continuous noise at 118.0% of the permissible daily noise exposure during the 443 minute sampling period on 11/26/2013; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 37 minutes not sampled.    c) An employee working in the manufacturing area was exposed to continuous noise at 122.7% of the permissible daily noise exposure during the 439 minute sampling period on 11/26/2013; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 41 minutes not sampled.    d) An employee working in the manufacturing area was exposed to continuous noise at 133.3% of the permissible daily noise exposure during the 428 minute sampling period on 11/26/2013; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 52 minutes not sampled.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about November 20, 2013, employees performing activities involving clean up of polyvinyl chloride dust, and maintenance and repair of the grinders and their exhaust ventilation systems, were not provided with flame retardant clothing to protect against burns in the event of a fire and/or explosion related to polyvinyl chloride dust.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, employees required to wear personal protective equipment have not been trained on its use. Employees are working with propane, machine oil, and combustible pvc dust. Employees are required to wear safety glasses on the plant floor.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, there were no warning signs in the vicinty of the pulverizer to warn employees of the fire and explosion potential of dusts which contain polyvinyl chloride. There were no signs to prohibit the use of standard lift trucks in the area and to instruct employees on personal protective equipment requirements during potentially hazardous activities.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish an energy control program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occurr and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative:    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the company did not establish a program to protect employees involved with servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment from the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy.  Energy sources included, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.  The company maintains and services equipment such as, but not limited to, the auger, pulverizer, grinders, shredders, blowers, and sheers.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the employer did not have ABC fire extinguishers located throughout the manufacturing department visually inspected monthly.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the employer did not provide annual training for portable fire extinguishers when available for employee use.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vii):  Power-operated industrial trucks designated as DY, EE, or EX were not used in atmospheres in which combustible dust is not normally in suspension in the air  by normal operation of equipment or apparatus but where deposits or accumulations of such dust could be ignited by arcs or sparks originating in the truck:    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the lift trucks used in the vicinity were not approved for combustible dust locations.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about November 20, 2013, the employer had not trained or evaluated employees who drive powered industrial trucks on a daily basis.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):    On or about November 20, 2013, the employer did not remove from service a fork lift that had inoperable warning devices.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    On or about November 20, 2013, the employer did not inspect powered industrial trucks on a daily basis before being placed in service.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:      On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the company was not performing frequent inspections (daily to monthly) of the company's overhead cranes, located throughout the facility.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    On or about Novemeber 20, 2013, the company was not performing annual periodic inspections of the company's overhead cranes, located throughout the facility.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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) On or about November 20, 2013, Line #1 Auger in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating blades from a auger when operating the equipment.    b) On or about November 20, 2013, the Carolina Blower on Line #3 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating blades when operating the equipment.    c) On or about November 20, 2013, the Capital Machine Automatic Cutter in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the cutting blade when operating the equipment.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    On or about November 20, 2013, the employer had a faceplate missing on a electrical box located on the Capital Machine Automatic Cutter.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about November 20, 2013, the company did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees are working with hazardous materials such as propane, machine oil, and combustible dust.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about November 20, 2013, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to; propane, machine oil, and combustible dust.

Issued

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  On or about November 20, 2013, employees were voluntarily wearing N-95 filtering face piece respirators while working with combustible dust and the employer did not provide employees with Appendix D of the respiratory standard.