CORINTH, MS —
OSHA Inspection: MISSISSIPPI POLYMERS, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of MISSISSIPPI POLYMERS, INC. in 2733 SOUTH HARPER ROAD, CORINTH, MS 38834 (NAICS 326113). OSHA activity number 340979228.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MISSISSIPPI POLYMERS, INC.
- Site address
- 2733 SOUTH HARPER ROAD
- City
- CORINTH
- State
- MS
- ZIP
- 38834
- Mailing
- 2733 SOUTH HARPER ROAD, CORINTH, MS 38834
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 326113
- Employees
- 160
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,825 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3) of this section) on all open sides: (a) No. 4 Calender - On or about October 07, 2015 employees enter and stand on a catwalk platfrom that is not guarded with standard railings.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $3825
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,295 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: Stair railings and handrails were not installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23(e). (a) No. 4 Calender - On or about October 07, 2015 an open sided 8 rung stairway was missing midrails.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $2295
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,035 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: (a) Facility - On or about October 07, 2015 machine operators that service the machine have not received training on the control and isolation of hazardous energy. - Calender No. 4. - Changing emboss rollers and cleaning the machine - Pickoff Roll Wrap. - Installing paper on 4 rollers
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4035
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.147 D03
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,035 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources: (a) Facility - On or about October 07, 2015 energy isolation devices are not utllized while the machine operators perform service work. - Calender No. 4. - Changing emboss rollers and cleaning the machine - Pickoff Roll Wrap - Installing paper on 4 rollers
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4035
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,060 · Current $1,950 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: (a) Calender No. 4 Pickoff Roll - On or about October 07, 2015 employees walk near two rotating shafts that are not guarded along each shaft. - Rubber Roller - 1 1/2 inch diameter x 7 inch length - Emboss Roller - 4 inch diameter x 17 inch length
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1950
- — Z (S) $3060
1910.219 C04 II
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered: undefined : (a) Calender No. 4 Pickoff Roll - On or about October 07, 2015 employees walk near a rotating shaft that has an exposed keyway along the length of the shaft. - Emboss Roller - 4 inch diameter x 17 inch length
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 F01 I
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,035 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(i): Gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure. (a) Calender No. 4 Pickoff Roll Wrap - On or about October 07, 2015 drive gears were not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4035
- — Z (S) $6300
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340979228.
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