OSHA Inspection: PAARLO PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C): Where lockout was used for energy control, the periodic inspection did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected:     On or about July, 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure the periodic inspection of the lockout procedures included a review of each authorized employees responsibilities under the energy control procedures.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:     On or about July 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Improved B30, Reciprocating Type Molding Press #5 was shut down using established procedures for the equipment.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   On or about July 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure lockout devices were affixed to the energy isolation devices of an Improved B30, Reciprocating Type Molding Press #5 while connecting air lines during a mold set-up operation.  The molding press energy sources include, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, and thermal energy.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Nov 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    a.  On or about July 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Sterling, Accumulator Type Molding Press #7 was guarded.  The opening between the conveyer belt below the press and the bottom of the door guard was approximately 21 inches high by 69 inches wide.    b.  On or about July 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Sterling, Accumulator Type Molding Press #8 was guarded.  The opening between the floor and the bottom of the door guard was approximately 39 inches high by 6 feet wide.  The door guard is approximately 34 inches from the point of operation.    c.  On or about July 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Sterling, Accumulator Type Molding Press #13 was guarded.  The opening between the floor and the bottom of the door guard was approximately 32 inches high by 5 feet wide.