OSHA Inspection: C R PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jun 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) Production Area- The employer failed to require the use of eye and face protection, such safety glasses and a face shield, for employees that were exposed to molten plastic and flying particles during equipment operation and set-up.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, 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, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) Production Area- The employer failed to establish a Lockout Tagout Program consisting of an energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on machines such as the Extruders or equipment where the unexpected energization, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $800 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) Production Area-  The employer failed to ensure that flexible cords, such as the plug for the Oil Pump on JSW J385E Injection Molding Machine, Serial #292012043, were supplied with strain relief to prevent pull from being transferred to joints.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.  a) Production Area- The employer did not provide markings or capacity plate designating the load capacity for storage areas such as the storage area above the offices in the Production Area.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.