OSHA Inspection: JJP CONTRACT PACKING, INC.

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:  a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15, the metal stairways, with five risers, did not have one stair railing on each side.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 11/19/15, a mixer employee's head, torso, arms, and legs were exposed to liquid splashes from chemicals such as, but not limited to, 93% sulfuric acid (pH of 0.3) and 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) when transferring them from a bucket to a stainless steel mixing tank.  The employer did not ensure that the employee wore appropriate chemical resistant hooded coveralls and appropriate chemical resistant boots.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 11/19/15, a mixer employee's face, head, torso, arms, legs, and feet were exposed to liquid splashes from chemicals such as, but not limited to, 93% sulfuric acid (pH of 0.3) and 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) when transferring them from a bucket to a stainless steel mixing tank.  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine the hazards present that necessitate the use of PPE.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 11/19/15, a mixer employee's eyes and face were exposed to liquid splashes from chemicals such as, but not limited to, 93% sulfuric acid (pH of 0.3) and 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) when transferring them from a bucket to a stainless steel mixing tank.  The employer did not ensure that the employees wore appropriate chemical splash goggles and an appropriate face shield.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 11/19/15, a mixer employee's hands were exposed to liquid splashes from chemicals such as, but not limited to, 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) when carrying a pail containing this chemical.  The employer did not ensure that the employees wore appropriate chemical resistant gloves.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15, a Toledo scale model 2136 connected to a Rice Lake digital weight indicator (model 120 operating at 115 volts) that was plugged into a relocatable power tap.  The power tap was connected to two extension cords (laying in a liquid) which were connected to a dual outlet receptacle.  A section of the insulation on the energized conductor connecting the weight indicator to the Toledo scale was missing.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15,  a Toledo scale model 2136 connected to a Rice Lake digital weight indicator (model 120 operating at 115 volts) that was plugged into a relocatable power tap. The power tap was connected to two extension cords (laying in a liquid) which were connected to a dual outlet receptacle.  The relocatable power tap was not used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15,  a Toledo scale model 2136 connected to a Rice Lake digital weight indicator (model 120 operating at 115 volts) that was plugged into a relocatable power tap.  The power tap was connected to two extension cords (laying in a liquid) which were connected to a dual outlet receptacle.    Extension cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15, a Toledo scale model 2136 connected to a Rice Lake digital weight indicator (model 120 operating at 115 volts) that was plugged into a relocatable power tap.  The power tap was connected to two extension cords (laying in a liquid) which were connected to a dual outlet receptacle.  The Rice Lake digital weight indicator power cord had exposed energized conductors.  The power cord lacked strain relief.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with either: (i) The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or, (ii) Product identifiers and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.    a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15, the employer did not ensure that a 5 gallon pail containing 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) was marked with either labels on shipped containers or product identifiers which provide at least general information regarding the hazard of this chemical.    NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15, employees pour hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) and 93% sulfuric acid (pH of 0.3) when making various products.  Employees were not provided with effective training on hazardous chemicals in their work area.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include at least: The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 12/1/15, employees pour hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) and 93% sulfuric acid (pH of 0.3) when making various products.  Employee training did not include requirement elements of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.     NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED