OSHA Inspection: TERRACE PAPER CO., INC.

Issued

2015-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $0.00 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 to employees were exposed to fall hazards:  a. Loading Dock Area- On or about October 30, 2014, employer did not ensure that mechanical dock leveler plates were operating as required. The dock board did not return to its retracted locked cradle position upon activation, thereby exposing employees to trip, and elevated fall hazard(s).

Issued

2015-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  a. Throughout Facility- On or about October 30, 2014, employees were required to perform work throughout the facility moving and stacking wooden pallets of material by forklift. There were exposed wires hanging about, and exposed conductors in electrical control panels. Employees were thereby exposed to electrical hazards associated with live parts.

Issued

2015-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  a. Storage Area- On or about October 30, 2014, a junction box with exposed wires for overhead conduit was not provided with a cover, thereby exposing employees to shock, and electrocution hazard(s).