OSHA Inspection: LATEXCO, LLC

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,620 · Current $5,772 Reduced

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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 racks and falling product when racks that were damaged and racks with job-made repairs were used to store materials.  This hazard was recognized by the employer who had performed job-made repairs on some of the racks.    On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while performing work around damaged racks. The racks were in use with materials stored in all locations of the racks.  The materials stored weighed 250-300 pounds per stack.  Forklifts are used to access the materials in the racks. a.     Rack with twisted leg and bent brace at location 03-01-0 b.     Rack with bent leg at location 05-01-0 c.     Rack with bent leg, bent brace, and job-made repair at location 09-01-0 d.     Rack with bent leg at end rack close to the wall at the very wide aisle in the warehouse area     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,811 · Current $2,886 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the exit sign in the warehouse area was not visible due to the location of the storage racks and the materials stored in the storage racks.  The sign not visible to employees traveling and working in the warehouse area until they were directly in front of the exit door.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Oct 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $11,224 · Current $6,734 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when the employees perform servicing and maintenance activities such as installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning and servicing a variety of machines and equipment such as the horizontal and vertical saws in the saw department and equipment for mixing polyurethane foam and handling/punching the foam products.  The employer failed to implement an effective hazardous energy control program in that, there were no machine specific lockout/tagout procedures; no names or incorrect names on locks; the employer did not insure authorized employees are performing lockout, and affected employees are not trained or notified when lockout/tagout is performed.  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

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $11,224 · Current $6,734 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(i)(A): Trainees operated a powered industrial truck without direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence:  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when inexperienced drivers and trainees operated forklifts without supervision.  Drivers are not experienced with oversized pallets, long forks, large loads, pallet/skid inspection, and busy aisles.    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

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $11,224 · Current $6,734 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when forklift operators did not look in the direction of travel.  There have been multiple near misses near the saw equipment between forklifts.  Lift drivers have struck the saw tables.    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

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,620 · Current $5,772 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about March 17, 2016, employees working on production lines are exposed to struck-by hazards when the following types of deficiencies were not taken out of service: a.  Forklift with intermittent problems with the forward/reverse lever Nisson 9P4175 MCP1F2A25LV b.  Forklift with brake pedal that went all the way to the floor Nisson 9P2923 MCP1F2A25LV c.  Forklift with plastic/twine wrapped around the wheels and other parts of the forklift. Nisson 9P7751 MCP1F2A25LV, Nisson 9W3554 MCP1F2A25LV  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about March 17, 2016, employees working on production lines were exposed to struck-by hazards when forklift daily inspections had not been performed during January, February, or March of 2016.  Deficiencies such as, but not limited to, plastic around wheels and a missing load back rest bolt had not been found.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,620 · Current $5,772 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the tables at the horizontal and vertical saws such as, but not limited to, the following were not guarded to prevent employees from being struck by the tables as the tables moved to present the product to the saws. a. Edge Sweets EL-3 vertical saw  b. Edge Sweets horizontal saw number 1 c. Edge Sweets 50-88 PVT horizontal saw number 2  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when the saws such as, but not limited to, the following were not guarded or were not adequately guarded: a. An employee is on the Edge Sweet EL-3 vertical saw table to align the bun and remove scrap.   b. Employees in the area can access the vertical saw tables while the saws are operating c. Employees can access the horizontal saw tables while the saws are operating (Edge Sweet saw number 1) d. Employees can access the horizontal saw tables while the saws are operating (Edge Sweet 50-88PVTsaw number 2) e. Employees can access the horizontal saw tables while the saws are operating (ESCO (new saw))   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Oct 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,811 · Current $2,886 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:  On or about May 5, 2016, employees were exposed to chemical hazards when they did not know where to find SDS or information available on an SDS.  All employees pass through the latex/poly line to go to the break room.  Two part chemicals (diisocyanate and other chemicals) are mixed to produce various polyurethane foam products on the latex/poly line.  The employees on the saw line use spray cans of 3M Multi-Purpose adhesive and Camie 100 silicon lubricant.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.7(b)(3): The employer did not correctly classify the following work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     On or about May 24, 2016, the OSHA 300 log for 2016 contained the following errors:  a. Case Number 2016-10, Injury date:  4/7/16, Classification was H (days away from work) but column K (number of days away from work) was TBD    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

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Oct 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA From 300 or equivalent), was not completed in detail as required by the regulation:    On or about May 24, 2016, the OSHA 300 log for 2016 contained the following errors:  a. Case Number 2016-5, Injury date:  3/21/16, column F did not include the injury or illness, Classification was H with 10 days away from work   b.  Case Number 2016-8, Injury date:  2/27/16, column F did not include the injury or illness, Classification was J (temporary employee)  c. Case Number 2016-10, Injury date:  4/7/16, column F did not include the injury or illness, Classification was H, number of days away from work was TBD    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illnesses was not entered on the OSHA 300 log and/or incident report (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:    On or about March 17, 2016, the employer had not recorded the following on the OSHA 300 log for 2016 because the employer's normal process was to document the recordables on the log at the end of the year.  a.  Case number 2016-3, Date of Injury:  3/01/16, Classification:  I  b.  Case number 2016-4, Date of Injury:  3/05/16, Classification:  I    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.31(b)(2): Employees from a temporary help service supervised on a day-to-day basis sustained an injury or illness and that was not recorded on the OSHA 300 log(s):    On or about March 17, 2016, the employer had not included temporary employee recordable injuries on the OSHA 300 log for 2016:    a. Case Number 2016-8, Temporary Agency:  Randstad, Date of Injury 2/27/16, Classification:  not filled out.  Temp agency said that the employee received a sprained wrist.  The employer said that the employee got tangled in a drop cord.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Oct 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness.  On or about May 24, 2016, the employer did not provide OSHA 301 forms to OSHA for the following cases recorded on the OSHA 300 log for 2016: a. 2016-3, Cutting Lead, 3/1/16 Cutting Dept, sprained left wrist trying to catch a falling polyurethane bun, classification I, days 15 b. 2016-4, Prod. Lead, 3/5/16, Cutting Dept., pulled groin lifting trying to flip a polyurethane bun in the vertical saw cutting area, classification I, days 30 c. 2016-5, Cutter, 3/21/16, Cutting saw#1, Operator was standing by cutter when a forklift driver bumped a skid causing it to strike the standing operator in the ankles, classification H, days 10 d. 2016-8 ,Poly Pouring, 2/27/16, Poly Area, employee got tangled in a drop cord, no classification provided e.  2016-9, Cutting Lead, 3/5/16, Cutting area, employee felt a stabbing pain while turning a bun. Testing showed not tears or damage, no classification provided f. 2016-10, janitor, 4/7/16, PU Pouring, a door from a mold hit him in the back of the leg, classification H, days TBD    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the following fire extinguishers were not readily accessible: a. fire extinguisher in the rack area with rolls of materials stored in the floor location next to the fire extinguisher that required that the fire extinguisher be lifted up to clear the material before it could be used. b. fire extinguisher on the column in the open area next to the rack area with materials stored on the floor around the column.  It was necessary to walk down the narrow aisle between two pallets, then turn left and walk down the narrow aisle between pallets to the fire extinguisher. c. fire extinguisher on the column in the saw department had a backpack hung from it  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about March 17, 2016, the employer stopped performing monthly fire extinguisher inspections to verify that the fire extinguisher was not discharged, blocked, or missing.  The employer stopped in December 2015.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to chemical hazards when one spray bottle of acetone in the chemical cabinet in the saw department was not labeled.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to chemical hazards when there was no SDS for propane in the SDS binder.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.