OSHA Inspection: R. SABEE COMPANY LLC

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $0 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 to employees:      (a)  The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; near the Fluff Pad machine #7; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.    (b) The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; near the Fluff Pad machine #8; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.   (c)  The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; near the Fluff Pad machine #9; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.     (d)  The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; near the Fluff Pad machine #A1; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.   (e) The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; on the SL11 machine; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.   (f)  The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; on the SL16 machine; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.     (g) The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; on the SL21 machine; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.     (h)  The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; in the Slitters Area on the 8WL16 machine; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.     (i)  The employer did not ensure that the below the hook lifting devices being used as part of the load; in the Converting Area on the TL47 machine; were approved by a manufacturer or engineer; and were of good engineering design, construction, inspection, and use.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

May 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $2,618

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a)  Near Pulp machine #9, the Jungheinrich forklift #111 was modified to operate with a boom extension attachment without the written approval from the manufacturer.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

May 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,927 · Current $3,142 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:    (a)  The chain and sprocket wheels were not guarded in the Fluff Pad machine #7, employees were loading paper rolls weighing up to 1100 pounds.    (b)  The chain and sprocket wheels were not guarded in the Fluff Pad machine #8, employees were loading paper rolls weighing up to 1100 pounds.    (c)  The chain and sprocket wheels were not guarded in the Fluff Pad machine #9, employees were loading paper rolls weighing up to 1100 pounds.    (d) The chain and sprocket wheels were not guarded in the Fluff Pad machine #A1, employees were loading paper rolls weighing up to 1100 pounds.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

May 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $2,618 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a)  The electrical extension cord used to plug the liquid and scent tank to the wall in the Converting area on Line #3 for machine TL19 was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $655 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): The employer did not provide the required injury or illness descriptions on the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300:    (a)  Case Number EXG6342 on the OSHA 300 Logs for calendar year 2013, "Employee tripped on curled up Anti-Fatigue mat;" the employer did not provide the required information of the part of the body affected.    (b)  Case Number EYA0583 on the OSHA 300 Logs for calendar year 2013, "Twisted and strained back;" the employer did not provide the required information on the object or substance that directly injured or made the person ill.    (c) Case Number EYV8464 on the OSHA 300 Logs for calendar year 2013, "Employee cut ring finger on left hand;" the employer did not provide the required information on the object or substance that directly injured or made the person ill.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $655 · Current $655

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  (a) Procedures were not developed for all forms of energy, such as electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic for the 8WL16 machine in the Slitters area.     (b)  Procedures were not developed for all forms of energy, such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic for the Fluff machine #7.   (c)  Procedures were not developed for all forms of energy, such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic for the Fluff machine #8.