OSHA Inspection: PACON CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

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):    a)    On or about 4/2/2015, the company had not assessed the potential need for additional PPE when filling the NORDSON PRO BLUE 10 glue pots.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 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:    a)    On or about 4/2/2015, the company was not conducting periodic inspections of their Lock Out procedures and did not have an audit provision in their policy.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance had not been conducted at least once every 3 years.    a)    On or about 4/2/2015, each lift truck operator had not received the required refresher training and evaluation every three years.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,100 · Current $3,060 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a)    On or about 4/2/2015, shrink wrapper guard was not in place.     b)    On or about 4/2/2015, Ingoing nip point under heat tunnel was not guarded.     c)    On or about 4/2/2015, Nip points on JENNER JAHN cartoner were not guarded.    d)    On or about 4/3/2015, Sheeter #3 backstand brake guards were off.    e)    On or about 4/3/2015, 2nd guillotine cutter on Little Line had guard off.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a)    On or about 4/2/2015, The stacker was not guarded to prevent access to the compression head. (abated 5/1/2015)  b)    On or about 4/2/2015, The sheeter knife roll needed better guarding. (abated 4/30/2015)  c)    On or about 4/2/2015, Slitter blades needed better guarding to prevent access. (abated 4/30/2015)  d)    On or about 4/3/2015, HICKOK-L sheeter printer drive, knife and ink rolls needed guarding. (abated 6/2/2015)  e)    On or about 4/3/2015, #1 Lino print machine needs ink roll guarding.  f)    On or about 4/3/2015, #2 Lino Print machine needs ink roll guarding.  g)     On or about 4/3/2015, WOMAKO printer/sheeter needs ink roll guarding. (abated 4/17/2015)

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a)    On or about 4/3/2015, Dayton pedestal grinder tongue guards were not adjusted properly.     b)    On or about 4/3/2015, Baldor pedestal grinder was not equipped with tongue guards.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,100 · Current $3,060 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a)    On or about 4/2/2015, Stacker conveyor had three set screws projecting from collar for drive unit.    b)    On or about 4/3/2015, Hickok-l ink roller shaft ends needed guarding or cut off.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered:  a)    On or about 4/3/2015, Hickok-l had unguarded rotating shaft with open keyway.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)    On or about 4/2/2015,  The wrapper former had an unguarded belt and pulley.   b)    On or about 4/2/2015, The sheeter belts and pulleys were not guarded.   c)    On or about 4/3/2015, The Hickok-I backside belts and pulleys needed guarding.   d)    On or about 4/3/2015, Lino Print #2 drive belts and pulleys needed guarding.   e)    On or about 4/3/2015, Sheeter #3 backside belt and pulleys needed guarding.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1): 1910.219(e)(1)(i) Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed  by guards conforming to the requirements  specified in 29 CFR1910.219 (m) and (o).   a)    On or about 4/2/2015, The sheeter belts and pulleys were not guarded.  b)    On or about 4/3/2015, The Hickok-I backside belts and pulleys needed guarding.  c)    On or about 4/3/2015, Sheeter #3 backside belt and pulleys needed guarding.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)    On or about 4/2/2015,  The wrapper former had an unguarded belt and pulley.  b)    On or about 4/3/2015, Lino Print #2 drive belts and pulleys needed guarding.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  a)    On or about 4/3/2015, The gears needed to be guarded on the backside of Sheeter #3.  b)    On or about 4/3/2015, There were exposed gear nip points on the WOMAKO Printer/sheeter.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)    On or about 4/2/2015, The conveyor drive unit for cut size sheeter was missing a chain and sprocket guard.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:  a)    On or about 4/2/2015, The sheeter drive guard was off that protects the drive coupling.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    a)    On or about 4/3/2015, oxygen and acetylene bottles were stored together in the Maintenance shop.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors:    a)    On or about 4/3/2015, A flexible electrical cable for the TV monitor on the South wall for the clock station was run thru the wall to an electrical outlet.

Issued

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v)  a)    On or about 4/2/2015, a spray bottle labeled Simple Green with know other warnings or manufacturer was found in the JENNER JAHN area.  b)    On or about 4/2/2015, a Gatorade bottle was found with blow out glue in it in the JENNER JAHN area.   c)    On or about 4/3/2015, A TESCH spray bottle was found by #241 sheeter South wall and no other chemical information on it.