OSHA Inspection: YES PAC INC.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,136 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1):  Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept clear:      a) Yes Pac  NJ Site: Aisle in the paper cup production area  - Pallets of paper products  that were located on the floor were not in placed away from the aisle to prevent employees from tripping when accessing the area.    Observed on/or about 09/21/2015

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,135 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:      a) Yes Pac Hopelawn, NJ:  Storage area for propane tanks used to power forklift equipment was not positioned a minimum 10ft. away from vehicle traffic to prevent fire/explosion.    Observed on/or about 9/21/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,135 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a) Yes Pac, Perth Amboy, NJ - Employees are allowed to operate the power industrial trucks at the facility without training or evaluation.      Observed on or about on 09/21/2015

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,135 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 rotating parts.    a/ Yes Pac, Hopelawn, NJ /Production Area- The Shunula Haiining Chengda Co.Ltd automatic paper cup machine was not equipped with an enclosure guard for the rotating and moving parts, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.    Observed on/or about 9/21/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,135 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space provided about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:.    a/ Yes Pac, Perth Amboy:  North region corner  (voltage 480 Volts/3 phase) were not maintained free of storage material, e.g., tools, extension cord,  hose and etc.    Observed on/or about 9/21/2012.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,135 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g), and (h) will be met:        Yes Pac/ Hope lawn, NJ site: A site specific written hazard communication program which includes, but not limited to training and maintaining of safety data sheet(s) was not implemented on site. Products handled include, but not limited to commercial propane tanks and Ethylene Glycol.             Condition observed on/or about 09/21/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $189 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses, (OSHA Form No. 300 or equivalent), was not maintained at the establishment:    a/ Yes Pac, HopeLawn, NJ - OSHA log for 2015 - The employer had not recorded all recordable occupational injuries/illnesses on the log.    Observed on/or about 09/21/2015.