OSHA Inspection: ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 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 in that employees were exposed to falling bottles from overhead conveyors.     On or about September 24, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employees could be struck by bottles that fall from overhead conveyors in areas such as, but not limited to, the black bottle line.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    On or about September 24, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employees were not required to wear head/neck protection when walking/working under overhead conveyors carrying glass bottles.  The bottles pop up and fall on the floor below.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

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

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:    On or about September 24, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the following were accessible to employees working in and passing through the piler department:  a. green pallet ejector on 21 shop line in the piling department has a bent/damaged cover over the chain/sprocket.  b. blue pallet ejector on  23 shop line in the piling department has a bent/damaged cover over the chain/sprocket.  c. green pallet ejector on 11 shop line in the piling department has a bent/damaged cover over the chain/sprocket  d. debulk on 14 shop line in the piling department has unguarded chains/sprocket   e. strapper conveyor on the 14 shop line in the piling department has unguarded chains/sprockets  f. conveyor near the black bottle line in the piling department has unguarded chains/sprockets  g. conveyor near the black bottle line in the piling department has unguarded chains/sprockets (12/3/2015)    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  On or about September 14, 2015, employees used materials such as, but not limited to, ring dope and swab dope 17D and propane.  Some of the employees interviewed did not know what an MSDS/SDS was or where to find them.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the  safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    On or about September 14, 2015, employees used materials such as, but not limited to, ring dope and swab dope 17D and propane.  Some of the employees interviewed did not know what an MSDS/SDS was or where to find them.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).