OSHA Inspection: VINYL MATERIALS, INC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  a) Workplace, Shipping area: Aisle was obstructed by piles of plastic rolls; on or about 3/15/14.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):   Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Worksite, Shipping Area: Emergency exit door leading to the parking lots was blocked by rolls of plastic; on or about 3/5/14.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  a) Worksite, Recycling Area: Employees who operated equipment such as Calender #2 were not provided with the Lockout/Tagout training; on or about 12/20/13.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) Worksite, Shipping Area: Employee was operating Toyota forklift (Model # 7FGCU25) without being re-evaluated in its safe operation; on or about 3/5/14.  b) Worksite, Shipping Area: Employee was operating Caterpillar Forklift (Model #GC25) without being re-evaluated in its safe operation; on or about 3/5/14.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903. 19.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Worksite, Shop Area: Employee used Craftsman Bench Grinder to sharpen tools. The distance between the abrasive wheel and the work rest was measured at approximately 1 inch on both sides; on or about 3/5/14.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Worksite, Shop Area: Employees use Craftsman Bench Grinder to sharpen tools. The adjustable tongue was missing on both sides; on or about 3/5/14.  NOTE: The employer is required to provide abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Aug 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  a) Worksite, Stage Area: Electrical panel boxes rated approximately 277 Volts that power lights in the work area were blocked by  numerous rollers of vinyl materials; on or about 3/5/14.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance to 29 CFR 1903.19.