OSHA Inspection: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about 1/5/15, employees servicing injection molding machine MM-027 were exposed to the ejection of molten plastic used to make cable ties, and were not provided with and required to wear protective equipment to protect the body from burns.    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about 1/5/15, employees servicing injection molding machine MM-027 were exposed to the ejection of molten plastic used to make cable ties, and the employer had not assessed whether hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect the employees from thermal burns.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about 1/5/15, employees servicing injection molding machine MM-027 were exposed to the ejection of molten plastic used to make cable ties, and the employer had not verified that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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:  On or about 1/5/15, employees servicing injection molding machine MM-027 were exposed to the ejection of molten plastic used to make cable ties, and the employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate face protection when exposed to thermal burns from flying molten plastic.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about 1/5/15, employees servicing injection molding machine MM-027 were exposed to the ejection of molten plastic used to make cable ties, and the employer did not require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to thermal burns.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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:    On or about 1/5/15, employees servicing injection molding machine MM-027 were exposed to the ejection of molten plastic used to make cable ties, and the employer had not developed, documented, and utilized procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy, resulting in thermal burns to an employee's face, ear, and hands.     Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).