OSHA Inspection: MOORECO, INC.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of lockout procedures on such machines as, but not limited to, rotary presses, laminating machines and saws, exposing employees the hazards of being struck by machinery and equipment.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    On or about May 18, 2015, and in times prior thereto, the disconnect for the #1 glue line roller had a label on it that was out of date incorrect, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,640 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical contained therein.      In the alternative:     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 May 18, 2015 and in times prior thereto, in the #1 Glue line area, a plastic container of flammable WD-40 was not labeled. The WD-40 was used on the rollers of a WALCO roller coater, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact and fire.    b) On or about September 3, 2015 and in times prior thereto, in the Trim Saw Department, a plastic sports drink bottle containing a chemical believed to be flammable isopropyl alcohol was used by employees to clean oil and grease from trim and was labeled only "Warning Acetone" and "do not drink", exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact and fire.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warning:  In the Alternative  29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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 product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) On or about May 18, 2015, and in times prior thereto, in the #1 Glue line area, a plastic container of flammable WD-40 was not labeled with appropriate hazard warnings. The WD-40 was used on the rollers of a WALCO roller coater, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact and fire.  b) On or about September 3, 2015, and in times prior thereto, in the Trim Saw Department, a plastic sports drink bottle containing a chemical believed to be flammable isopropyl alcohol was used by employees to clean oil and grease from trim and was labeled only "Warning Acetone" and "do not drink", exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact and fire.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $30,800 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 May 14, 2015 and in times prior thereto and thereafter, in the #1 Glue Line area, a WALCO roller coater did not have a specific procedure for locking it out. Employees cleaned and wrapped rollers with plastic, and set up the machine for operation without de-energizing the machine and locking it out, exposing employees to the hazards of being caught in the rollers.    The MooreCo, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965451, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on August 11, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2885 Lorraine Ave, Temple, TX 76501.

Issued

Nov 12, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $30,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:    On or about May 14, 2015 and in times prior thereto and thereafter, in the #1 Glue Line area, the rollers of a WALCO roller coater were not guarded, exposing employees to the hazards of being caught in the rollers during production operations.    The MooreCo, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965451, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on August 11, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2885 Lorraine Ave, Temple, TX 76501.