OSHA Inspection: EDGE PLASTICS INC.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure employees were protected while adding or changing color on injection molding presses, including but not limited to Press #16. Employees are required to add or change color from the platform, and are exposed to falls of approximately 6 feet and up to 10 feet to the concrete below.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure employees were protected while using the ladders to access platforms for adding or changing color on injection molding presses, including but not limited to Plastic Injection Molding Press #15. Employees are required to use ladders, where fixed stairs are required, that are accessed multiple times per day and are not equipped with standard guardrails, exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 5 feet.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

May 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 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:      a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure machine specific energy control procedures were developed before performing maintenance activities on injection molding press #15. Employees were required to work on a hydraulic cylinder inside the doors of the injection molding machine and did not deenergize the press, exposing employees to crush hazards in the event of unexpected start up of the press.     b.)  Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure machine specific energy control procedures were developed before performing mold setting activities, on injection molding presses including, but not limited to the 64 Leader Lid Injection Molding machine.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

May 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure periodic audits of the energy control procedure was completed at least annually. Employees are required to perform servicing and maintenance activities on machines including but not limited to, injection molding presses, which require energy control procedures that have not been reviewed for deficiencies.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were trained in the purpose and function of the energy control program. Employees were required to assist with mold changes and service molds on injection molding presses, including but not limited to Press #16, and were exposed to hazards from unexpected start-up of the equipment.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were protected while performing service and maintenance activities on Injection molding press #16. Employees were required to perform servicing activities inside the molds and did not place a lock on the disconnect switch, exposing them to crush hazards.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure employees were trained in and familiar with electrical safety related work practices before verifying zero energy on plastic injection molding press #16. Employees were required to perform work on 480V equipment and were exposed to electric shock and arc flash hazards.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure employees utilized electrical safety related work practices while verifying zero energy on plastic injection molding press #16. Employees were required to perform work on 480V equipment and were exposed to electric shock and arc flash hazards.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:     a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were protected while verifying zero energy on plastic injection molding press #16. Employees were required to verify zero energy on the 480V injection molding press and did not wear the required face, eye, hand, and body protection, exposing them to electrical shock and arc flash hazards when verifying zero energy with a meter.

Issued

Apr 25, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:   a.)    Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not assure the capacity plate on the Nissan #3 LP forklift was affixed to the forklift. Employees are required to use the forklift in the shipping and receiving area for loading and unloading trucks and are exposed to hazards from overloading the forklift.